Korba. 6 people died in different road accidents in the district during the last 24 hours, while 6 people are said to be seriously injured. The condition of 3 of them remains critical. The first accident took place near Kendai village at 3 am today, in which 3 people including senior Congress leader and former MLA Bodhram Kanwar were injured while returning from Mahakumbh. In the second incident, a husband and wife died in a collision between two high-speed bike riders. In the third incident, two youths lost their lives when an uncontrolled bike collided with a tree. At the same time, in the fourth incident near Gauri temple of Katghora, 2 bike riders lost their lives after colliding with a bus.
First incident – Senior Congress leader Bodhram Kanwar became victim of an accident
Senior Congress leader of Chhattisgarh and former MLA Bodhram Kanwar has been injured in a road accident while returning from Mahakumbh. After the accident near Kendai village of Morga Chowki, the injured former MLA along with other injured were rushed to the local hospital, where their condition is said to be out of danger.
According to the information, while returning from Prayagraj, his Thar vehicle went off the road near Kendai village at around 3 o’clock in the night. During this time, a total of four people were riding in his car, out of which two have suffered serious injuries. After the incident, all the injured including the MLA were immediately admitted to Hari Krishna Hospital in Katghora. As soon as the information about the incident was received, there was a stir in the area. Congress party workers and big leaders also reached the hospital to know the condition of the former MLA. Let us tell you that Bodhram Kanwar is considered a senior leader of the tribal community of Chhattisgarh and has represented the Legislative Assembly seven times.
Second incident – Couple going to distribute wedding invitation cards died
On Sunday, there was a head-on collision between two bikes near the border Chodha of Nonbirra. In this tragic road accident, a husband and wife died on the spot. Meanwhile, two people were seriously injured.
According to the information, the marriage of the younger brother of the deceased Birbal Patel was to take place on February 1, for which Birbal Patel and Gauri Patel, residents of village Sirli of Pali development block, were going to village Bandha Khar to invite people. During this time, school students were coming at high speed on a Pulsar bike. Near the border Chodha of Nonbirra, both the bikes collided fiercely. The accident was so severe that the husband and wife died on the spot. At the same time, three school students were seriously injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. After receiving information about the incident, Deepika police station reached the spot and started taking action.
Third incident – High speed bike collided with a tree
The third accident happened near Rajgalin Binjhara under Katghora police station area. Where the bike lost control and collided with a tree. There were three people riding the bike, two of whom died on the spot. While the condition of the third is said to be critical. The identity of both the deceased has not been established yet.
Fourth incident – A terrible collision between a bike and a bus
The fourth incident is also from Katghora police station area, where a bike and a bus collided near Gauri temple. Two bike riders died in this accident. After receiving information about the incident, Katghora police reached the spot and started further action.
Katghora police started intensive checking of vehicles
Katghora police started intensive checking of drivers, in which documents of bike riders were checked. Strict action was taken against drivers driving without helmet and under influence of alcohol. This police campaign created a stir in the area. On the instructions of the District SP, the Katghora police staff remained engaged in this campaign with full alertness.
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