Bengaluru: 23-year-old man burnt alive after truck crashes into parked car
Bengaluru: A 23-year-old man was burnt alive in a tragic late-night accident after an overloaded truck lost control and rammed into a parked car in Kurubarahalli in the early hours of Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Ambadass, a native of Kalaburagi, who was resting inside his CNG car while waiting for his next cab booking. The incident occurred around 1:30 am.
The truck, carrying a load of iron, was travelling from Andhra Pradesh to Sunkadakatte. The driver was relying on Google Maps for navigation. While passing through Kurubarahalli, the driver reportedly took a steep downhill road and lost control of the overloaded vehicle.
The truck crashed into the parked car, dragging it for nearly 50 to 100 metres before ramming it into a nearby scrap godown. The impact triggered a massive fire, engulfing both the truck and the car. Fire personnel deployed five to six fire engines to douse the flames.
Ambadass, who was trapped inside the car, died on the spot due to severe burns. He had recently purchased the vehicle on loan and was working as a cab driver.
The truck driver, identified as Sharma, jumped into a nearby stormwater drain, known locally as Rajakaluve, to save himself and sustained minor injuries. He is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital and was later arrested by Rajajinagar traffic police.
Ambadass’s family said they were preparing for his wedding later this year. His mother said, "My son was a graduate but wanted to be a driver. He had just finished one duty and was waiting for another. Around 1 am, the lorry came and hit the car. We cannot even find my son's body. What are we supposed to do?"
Local MLA Gopalayya visited the spot, and further investigation is underway.
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Food delivery agent intervenes to stop street fight in Delhi's Dwarka, stabbed to death
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old food delivery executive was stabbed to death when he allegedly intervened in a violent altercation between two groups in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Govind Jha, a resident of Mohan Garden.
Three others sustained stab injuries in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, they said.
Authorities also cautioned against attempts to give the incident a communal colour.
According to the police, Jha was on his way to work on Sunday night when he noticed a street fight taking place at Rajapuri in Madhu Vihar area of Dwarka. The altercation involved two men pitted against three others, who were later identified as Parvesh, Anish and Rohit.
"Jha stopped at the spot and attempted to intervene. During the scuffle, the two men allegedly pulled out knives and began stabbing Parvesh, Anish and Rohit. When Jha tried to intervene, he was also attacked," a police officer said.
All four injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Jha succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The other three men are under medical observation.
Police said the accused fled the spot after the incident, and multiple teams have been formed to identify and apprehend them.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh, in a statement, said that some messages circulating on social media are attempting to give a communal angle to the incident.
"In the incident, four people suffered stab injuries and were admitted to the hospital. One person died at the hospital, and the remaining three are undergoing treatment. The victims belong to two different communities. The accused stabbed all four victims. Dwarka Police is conducting a search for the accused," the DCP said.
"There is no communal angle to the incident. Strict action will be taken against those spreading false information," he said.
