Three young men tragically lost their lives when the car they were traveling in veered off the road and plunged into a pond in Islampur, North Dinajpur district. The incident occurred on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of Surajit Das, Boni Das, and Mukunda Das, aged between 18 to 20 years. Additionally, four individuals sustained injuries in the accident and are currently receiving medical care at a local hospital.
Among the injured, one of the men has been identified as Atanu Shil, a resident of Nadia district. Atanu and three others have been admitted to the Islampur Sub-divisional Hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that these seven young men were employed at a motor garage owned by Subal Karmakar under the jurisdiction of Islampur police station.
Allegedly, a dispute arose between Atanu Shil and Mukund Das, both residents of Nadia, over a mutual romantic interest. Following the disagreement, Atanu sought accommodation at a hotel in Islampur on the fateful night. Subsequently, Mukund, Atanu, and five companions embarked on a drive in the garage owner’s son’s car to the Fatipukur area near the Bihar border of Islampur.
An altercation erupted between Atanu and Mukund during the journey, leading to a physical confrontation inside the vehicle. The situation escalated, causing the driver to lose control, resulting in the car plunging into the pond. Upon hearing the commotion, locals rushed to the scene, rescued the seven occupants from the submerged vehicle, but unfortunately, three had already succumbed to their injuries.
The bodies of the deceased were recovered, and the injured individuals were promptly transported to the Islampur Sub-divisional Hospital for necessary medical attention. Authorities from Putia Police Station in Bihar were informed of the incident and arrived at the site. The deceased bodies were sent to Kishanganj Medical Hospital in Bihar for post-mortem examination. A joint investigation by the Bihar and Islampur Police Stations has been initiated to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident.
