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Kanpur Man Killed After Scooter Struck by Thar SUV; Driver Flees
A man riding a scooter was fatally struck and dragged for 20 metres by an SUV in Kanpur, with eyewitnesses reporting a woman at the wheel before the occupants fled the scene.
A man in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, died after his scooter was reportedly hit by a Mahindra Thar sport utility vehicle (SUV), which then dragged him for an estimated 20 metres before the driver fled the scene. The incident occurred as the victim was on his way to purchase a saree for his wife, approximately 500 metres from his residence.
Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted that the Thar SUV was occupied by two women and a man, with one of the women observed to be at the wheel when the collision took place. Following the impact, the occupants of the vehicle reportedly abandoned the scene, leaving the victim fatally injured.
Authorities have since responded to the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West Qasim Abidi confirmed that the vehicle involved in the fatal accident has been seized by the police. He further stated that official proceedings are underway as law enforcement continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and the identities of those involved.
The investigation aims to ascertain the full sequence of events leading to the man's death and to identify and apprehend the individuals who fled the scene. The police are pursuing all available leads to ensure appropriate action is taken in this case.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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