Kanpur hit-and-run: Thar mows down scooter rider, drags him 20 metres on Diwali eve
A 55-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Kanpur after being struck and dragged by a Thar SUV. Police have seized the vehicle and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the occupants who fled the scene.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing issues with road safety and the prevalence of hit-and-run crimes involving high-profile vehicles.
KANPUR: A 55-year-old scooter rider was killed after an out-of-control Thar hit him in Kanpur's Awas Vikas 3, Kalyanpur, and dragged him and his scooter for about 20 metres before crashing into a green area outside a house, on Saturday evening.The deceased, identified as Santosh Singh Chauhan (55) of Swaraj Nagar in Panki, was identified by his son Rahul Chauhan.Rahul said his father had left home saying he would return shortly.Witnesses said two young women and a man travelling in Thar screamed after the accident before leaving in another car.“Kisan Union” was written on the front of Thar and “Krishna Group” on its rear.
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