Five killed after speeding car runs over people performing 'kirtan' in Bihar's Supaul
The incident took place near Kataiya Chowk under the Pipra police station area when the speeding car allegedly lost control and rammed into the group.
Five individuals lost their lives after a speeding vehicle crashed into a gathering of people engaged in kirtan, a religious devotional practice, on the side of National Highway 327E in Bihar's Supaul district late Tuesday night. According to police, the incident occurred near Kataiya Chowk in the Pipra police station jurisdiction when the out-of-control car, traveling from the direction of Pipra, plowed into the crowd.
Three victims, Tilo Das, Rajo Das, and Surendra Yadav, succumbed to their injuries immediately, while others were rushed to Sadar Hospital for medical attention. Two additional individuals were also hospitalized, with one requiring transfer to a specialized care facility. The aftermath of the collision was marked by chaos and outrage from onlookers who blocked the highway in protest.
Authorities swiftly arrived at the scene, attempting to restore order and calm the gathered crowd. The families of the deceased were visibly distraught, expressing their grief and demanding justice. JDU MLA Ramvilas Kamat condemned the incident as deeply distressing, vowing that those responsible would face accountability. The community, united in sorrow, called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, with all parties committed to ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
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