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The Print
a day ago
- The Print
UP: 19-year-old man killed in accident in Deoria; Villagers block road demanding driver's arrest
According to police, Rakesh Kushwaha, a resident of Chapia, was standing on the side of a road in front of his house at around 8 am on Friday, when a speeding Bolero rammed into an auto rickshaw. The incident, which happened in Chapia village under Khampur police station limits, prompted angry locals to protest by blocking traffic for nearly half an hour, police said. Deoria (UP), Aug 15 (PTI) A 19-year-old man was killed in a village here on Friday morning when an SUV hit an auto rickshaw, which fell over him, police said. The impact caused the auto rickshaw to spin out of control and fall over Rakesh, leaving him seriously injured. Villagers rushed him to the Bhatparrani primary health centre, where doctors declared him dead. Upon learning of his death, the locals blocked the road and demanded arrest of the SUV driver, who had fled the scene immediately after the accident. Khampur Station House Officer Mahendra Chaturvedi said that police persuaded the protesters to lift the blockade. He added that the body has been sent for post-mortem and efforts are on to trace the SUV. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Time of India
Mob lynches rickshaw puller over theft charge
Guwahati: A rickshaw puller was lynched and another, a carpenter, was seriously injured in the city's Panbazar area on Friday morning after being assaulted by a mob suspecting them to be thieves. A person has also been arrested in connection with the incident. DCP (central) Amitabh Basumatary said the incident occurred around 9.30 am, when some locals caught the two roaming around food carts near the Cotton College hostel. He added that police rushed to the spot after getting information and found one of the victims, identified as Tilak Das, lying injured. He was taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he later succumbed to his injuries. The critically injured carpenter, identified as Dipankar Hazarika, is undergoing treatment at GMCH. "A team from Panbazar police station was dispatched to the location, where they found Das with multiple injuries. He was immediately rushed to GMCH, where he succumbed to his injuries. After that, another team was dispatched to investigate the matter, during which they had found Hazarika lying on the road, brutally beaten up. Currently, he is undergoing treatment," the DCP said. "The forensics and CID department are investigating the matter. We have also identified multiple people involved in this, and they will be detained and interrogated," he added. One person was arrested, and others involved have been identified, the DCP confirmed. Locals claimed thefts had been frequent in the area—home to several eateries and commercial establishments—and said the victims were seen loitering early in the morning, which led to the attack. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Independent
31-07-2025
- The Independent
A rickshaw driver and his dog win the hearts of tourists in Nepal
In the heart of Kathmandu's tourist hub, Thamel, many cycle rickshaw drivers wait eagerly to take tourists on rides in the vibrant neighborhood. But Babu Tamang's rickshaw comes with an added twist: a wagging tale and tufts of orange and white fur that delight passengers, with many leaving an extra tip for the hardworking man and some ear scratches for his eight-year-old pup. Tamang, 57, has always been fond of dogs. Two years ago, he was crushed when his wife told him a leopard killed his 10-year-old dog, Putle, in his home village, a six-hour drive from the Nepali capital. After mourning his faithful companion, he stumbled upon a rough-looking dog in a garage where he parks his cycle rickshaw. It was love at first woof. 'He never leaves me alone,' Tamang says with a smile. 'Living in this city, away from my family, Shyam has become my closest companion." Shayam, a name for the Hindu god Krishna, goes to work with his human every day. When Tamang gets a passenger, Shayam trails behind the rickshaw, drawing smiles and pets from passersby. As soon as the ride is over and the fare paid, Tamang signals for the pooch to hop onto the rickshaw. Now that it's peak summer, Shyam seeks shade beneath the rickshaw during the midday heat. 'He gets oil stains from the chains, so I have to give him a bath,' Tamang says laughingly. 'But he doesn't like it, and we often get into a little fight over it.' Tamang shares a small apartment with two other rickshaw drivers who accept Shyam's constant presence. The only time he is separated from his canine best friend is when he visits his village. ' Dogs are not allowed on public buses, so I have to leave him behind in the garage with a mechanic friend. It makes me sad,' Tamang says. As the sun sets and the lights come on at the end of a long workday, Tamang's rickshaw slowly makes its way back with reliable Shayam following closely. "He's not just a dog, he's my family.'
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Man on ventilator after being hit by e-rickshaw
Kolkata: A 58-year-old man, Dipak Kundu, out on an evening walk outside his Baguiati home was severely injured and is currently on ventilation after being hit by a speeding retrofitted electric rickshaw on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Cops said that acting on a complaint lodged by the man's daughter, they arrested the e-rickshaw driver, Bablu Mondal, two days after the accident. However, since these vehicles do not come under the purview of the Motor Vehicles Act, Mondal was granted bail. The vehicle, however, was seized. His family pleads for tougher rules and laws against the errant high-speed three-wheelers. "Eyewitnesses have told me that he was flung off the road and fell at a distance as the accused fled the spot," said Susmita Paul, Kundu's daughter. "When I reached, I found my father unconscious, bleeding from his head, arms, and other parts. He hasn't come back to his senses yet." Paul said doctors at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital advised Kundu to be put on ventilation, but no machine was available at the hospital. "We had no option but to admit him to a private hospital. In just two days, the bill has crossed Rs 1 lakh. We don't know how to manage the medical expenses now," she said.
News18
26-07-2025
- News18
Teenager crashes fathers car, kills e-rickshaw driver in Delhis Dwarka
New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) An e-rickshaw driver died after a car being driven by a 16-year-old boy rammed into his three-wheeler in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Saturday. The incident took place around 11.15 am on Friday on the Dwarka Nala Road stretch, they said The teenage boy was accompanied by his younger sister, a senior police officer said, adding that after losing control, the car overturned and crashed into an oncoming e-rickshaw, critically injuring its 40-year-old driver, a resident of Najafgarh. 'The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to severe head injuries. He was declared unfit to give a statement before he passed away," said a senior police officer. He added that initial findings suggest the car was being driven at a high speed and flipped before colliding with the rickshaw. The police said the vehicle, a private car owned by the boy's father, was being driven without a valid licence. The minor reportedly took the car out without permission, the officer added. 'The impact of the crash left the car overturned on one side of the road, while the e-rickshaw came to a halt diagonally on the opposite side. A forensic crime team visited the scene, and both vehicles were seized for further examination," he said. A case has been registered under BNS sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 106 (causing death by negligence), the police said. 'The investigation is ongoing. Since the boy is a minor, legal action will be initiated against the father for allowing him to drive the car," the officer added. PTI SSJ NB NB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 23:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
