Assam labourer killed in hit-and-run accident while walking to Jadcherla after running out of money
A 31-year-old labourer from Assam, Arjun Bhumij, died in a hit-and-run accident on National Highway-44 near Hyderabad. He was walking to Jadcherla in search of work after running out of money when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers and the dangers of pedestrian travel on major highways.
A 31-year-old labourer from Assam was killed in a hit-and-run accident on National Highway-44 near the Madanapalli Pata Thanda U-turn in Shamshabad on Friday evening.
The deceased was identified as Arjun Bhumij, a resident of Kathal Guni in Sonitpur district of Assam. According to the police, the incident came to light around 5.40 p.m. on Friday (July 24) via a Dial 100 call after which a patrol team from Shamshabad police rushed to the spot and found the victim lying on the road with severe injuries.
Investigation revealed that Arjun Bhumij had left Assam five days earlier to travel to Jadcherla in search of work. He arrived at Kacheguda Railway Station in Hyderabad on July 23. Having exhausted his money, he reportedly began walking towards Jadcherla.
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