UP: Tehsildar's vehicle hits biker, drags body for 30 km
Bahraich(UP), Dec 20: A government vehicle belonging to the tehsildar of Nanpara hit a biker and allegedly dragged his body for 30 kilometers.
The victim, identified as Narendra Kumar Haldar (35), a resident of Payagpur, was returning home when the accident occurred on the Nanpara-Bahraich road on Thursday evening. According to police, Haldar's body got entangled in the vehicle and was dragged for the entire distance, reaching the Nanpara Tehsil.
Naib Tehsildar Shailesh Kumar Awasthi, who is believed to be present in the vehicle at the time of the accident, has been recommended for suspension by District Magistrate Monika Rani. The vehicle's driver, Meraj Ahmed, has been arrested. Superintendent of Police Vrinda Shukla confirmed the incident and said, "It was confirmed that the body was dragged for 30 kilometers to Nanpara when the locations of the deceased Narendra Haldar and the tehsildar's driver Meraj Ahmed were tracked at the time of the accident."
Stating that the incident was a "big negligence", the officer added, "It is very unlikely that a body was stuck in the vehicle for 30 kilometers and no one came to know about it. It is possible that the vehicle was not stopped due to fear."
The officer said that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. "Police are examining CCTV footage along the 30-kilometer route to reconstruct the sequence of events," said the SP.
In the police complaint lodge regarding the matter, the family members of the deceased have mentioned the vehicle of the tehsildar, police said.
District Magistrate Monika Rani said, "The matter of a car colliding with a bike came to notice. The Naib Tehsildar of Nanpara had come to Bahraich in the Tehsildar's car for some work and was returning to Nanpara. It has been learnt that a dead body got stuck with his car that drove till Nanpara Tehsil. According to the naib tehsildar, he was not aware of it. A recommendation has been made to suspend the naib tehsildar who was in the car."
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PM Modi visits Kuwait: First visit of Indian PM in 43 years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in defence, trade, and other key sectors through discussions and agreements between the two nations' leaders.
During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with prominent leaders of Kuwait, visit Indian workers' camps, and address the Indian community. He will also participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Gulf Cup football tournament.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions on bilateral investment and defence cooperation agreements are already underway. Secretary of Overseas Indian Affairs, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, expressed optimism that several bilateral agreements will be signed during the visit.
He termed the visit as "historic," adding that it would open a new chapter in India-Kuwait relations. "This visit will not only strengthen existing ties but also unveil new opportunities for future cooperation. It will reaffirm the values shared by both nations, building a stronger and more dynamic partnership," he said.
The visit is also expected to bolster India’s ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), further enhancing regional collaboration.
