Speeding car kills pedestrian in Singrauli:Locals block road demanding justice for victim; family seeks financial help and job for deaf-mute wife

In Singrauli, a young man walking on the road was hit by a speeding car on Friday evening. The accident occurred at Nigahi turn in the Nawanagar police station area around 6 PM, causing a ruckus among local residents and traffic to remain blocked for about one and a half hours. Driver flees police, hits pedestrian Eyewitnesses said the police were conducting regular checks when the driver of a Baleno car tried to escape. In the process, he struck a pedestrian, Kailash, who worked as a sweeper. After hitting him, the car collided with an NCL security vehicle and overturned. Victim dies, driver critical Kailash was rushed to Baidhan Trauma Center but died there. The car driver is reported to be seriously injured. His identity and exact condition were not confirmed until late night. See photos… Victim from struggling family Kailash was rushed to Baidhan Trauma Center, where he died. He belonged to an economically weak family, leaving behind a deaf-mute wife and two young daughters. Family members and local residents sat on the road around 6:30 PM in protest. The jam continued until 8 PM, with people demanding financial assistance for the family and a government or contract job for the wife. City Superintendent of Police S. Paraste said the accident is under investigation. Authorities are verifying whether police checking was being conducted at the time. The administration is present at the site and counselling the crowd.