Car crushes 3 female religious leaders:1 dead, 2 seriously injured in Rewa; driver arrested after 270km escape

In Rewa on Wednesday, a speeding car ran over three Jain women religious leaders walking by the roadside in front of the Collectorate. One woman religious leader died on the spot in the accident, while two others sustained serious injuries. The condition of both injured women is said to be critical. According to information, the deceased woman religious leader has been identified as Shruti Mati Mata. She was a resident of Sagar district and had come to Rewa from Satna during her religious stay. Among the injured, Upsamiti Mata is a resident of Tamil Nadu, while Arika Mata is said to be from Jabalpur. See these pictures related to the accident Religious leaders were walking on the roadside According to eyewitnesses, the three women religious leaders were walking along the roadside when a speeding car suddenly went out of control and rammed into them. The impact was so severe that panic spread at the spot. People present nearby immediately rushed to help. With the help of local residents, the two injured women religious leaders were rushed to a nearby hospital, where treatment is underway. According to doctors, both remain in critical condition. Demand for strict action against the accused driver After the accident, a huge crowd gathered at the spot. Angry locals created a ruckus demanding strict action against the accused driver. Seeing the tense situation, police and administrative officials rushed to the scene. Commissioner BS Jamod, Deputy Commissioner Narendra Suryavanshi and SP Gurukaran Singh reached the spot. Officials tried to calm people and bring the situation under control. The entire Jain community is in mourning and anger after the accident. Absconding accused arrested from Jabalpur The car driver who fled after mowing down the Jain nuns was arrested by Bargi police after setting up a blockade at the Bahoripar toll plaza. After the incident, the accused had travelled nearly 270 kilometres. Police have informed Rewa police, and he will soon be taken to Rewa along with the car for questioning.