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Sixth grader killed by drunk driver’s sand truck in Maheshtala, locals protest

Sixth-grade student dies after being hit by sand truck in Maheshtala driver and helper arrested by police immediately
Angry locals seize and vandalize truck protesting reckless driving demands ignored requests for speed bumps on dangerous road
Police called rapid action force deployed to control unrest following fatal accident investigation ongoing in South 24 Parganas

Sixth grader killed by drunk driver’s sand truck in Maheshtala, locals protest

A sixth-grade student died after being hit by a sand-loaded truck on Thursday in the Daulatpur Phoolbagan area of Ward 30, Maheshtala Municipality, South 24 Parganas district. According to local residents, the driver and helper of the truck were allegedly intoxicated at the time of the accident. The boy was riding his bicycle when the truck collided with him, and its wheel passed over his head, resulting in his death on the spot.

Following the incident, a large crowd chased and seized the truck, damaging it. When police from Maheshtala station arrived at the scene, the crowd surrounded them and protested. Residents stated that heavy trucks have been operating carelessly on this road for a long time and that repeated requests for speed bumps were ignored. Due to the unrest, the Rapid Action Force was called to the location.

Maheshtala police arrested the truck driver and his helper shortly after the accident. An investigation into the incident is underway. The area remains tense following the fatal collision, and authorities continue efforts to manage the situation.

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