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Diwali Fury: SUV Kills Couple Over Firecrackers
9 Nov
Summary
- Neighbor allegedly ran couple over with SUV after firecracker argument.
- Ongoing land dispute escalated into fatal confrontation on Diwali night.
- Victims died after being rushed to the hospital; accused is in custody.
A dispute over firecrackers on Diwali night in Himachal Pradesh's Una district led to a fatal incident where a couple was allegedly killed by their neighbor using an SUV. The victims, Onkar Singh and Veena Devi, were reportedly run over by their neighbor, Jarnail Singh, following an argument that stemmed from Diwali celebrations.
Sources indicate that an ongoing land dispute between the families intensified the already heated exchange. The confrontation escalated to a physical scuffle, after which Jarnail Singh allegedly drove his Thar SUV, striking Onkar Singh and then reversing to hit Veena Devi. The couple's parents were also injured while attempting to intervene.
Both Onkar Singh and Veena Devi were rushed to the Government Regional Hospital in Una but tragically succumbed to their injuries. Jarnail Singh, who was also injured during the clash, received medical attention and was subsequently referred to a higher medical facility in Chandigarh. A cross-complaint has been filed alleging that the victims' family initiated the physical altercation.
