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Ludhiana Market Hit-and-Run: Fatal Crash Ignites Anger and Concern

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Locals expressed outrage after a speeding Audi rammed into a morning crowd at a Ludhiana market, killing a food-cart vendor, Prem Shah, and critically injuring three others. Eyewitnesses suggested the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, while he and another occupant attempted to flee the scene before being intercepted by locals. The incident has sparked concerns about road safety and the impunity often enjoyed by perpetrators of hit-and-run crimes in Punjab.

Key Takeaways:

  • A speeding Audi crashed into a morning crowd at a Ludhiana market, killing 38-year-old food-cart vendor Prem Shah and critically injuring three others: Rajesh Kumar, Harpal Singh, and Jashanpreet Singh.
  • Eyewitnesses claim the Audi driver appeared to be drunk or under the influence of drugs, and he and another occupant attempted to flee the scene before being blocked by locals.
  • The Audi had a Chandigarh registration plate and is believed to have been sold to Samrala resident Jastejveer Singh about two years ago, although the ownership was yet to be transferred.
  • CCTV and mobile phone footage captured the gruesome incident, showing the Audi ramming the food vendor's cart, colliding with a scooter, and then dragging a victim for a few meters down the road.
  • Police are investigating and have collected statements from the deceased's family to lodge an FIR (First Information Report).
  • The SHO (Station House Officer) at Jamalpur police station has stated that the car was speeding at the time of the accident, which seems to have led to the fatal crash.
  • Locals expressed frustration with the police response, claiming it took about an hour for officers to arrive at the scene, during which time the accused individuals were able to escape.
  • The Audi driver and his associate are currently at large, leaving behind a trail of mystery and suspicion.

Statistics:

  • Time of the incident: Morning, exact time not specified.
  • Number of fatalities: 1
  • Number of critically injured: 3 (Rajesh Kumar, Harpal Singh, and Jashanpreet Singh)
  • Number of vehicles involved: 1 Audi, 1 scooter, 1 motorcycle
  • Number of eyewitnesses: Multiple, including shopkeepers and passersby who captured the incident on CCTV and mobile phones.
  • Registered ownership of the Audi: Believed to have been sold to Jastejveer Singh, a resident of Samrala, about two years ago.

Sources:

  • "Locals claim Audi driver was drunk, took video, said nothing" - [No date]
  • Interview with Inspector Balwinder Kaur, SHO at Jamalpur police station - [No date]

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