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Raksha Bandhan Tragedy: Electrician Killed in Hit-and-Run
28 Aug
Summary
- A 23-year-old electrician died in a road accident Friday morning.
- He was returning home to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with sisters.
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the hit-and-run vehicle.
A tragic accident on Friday morning claimed the life of 23-year-old electrician Parampreet, just hours before he was to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with his three sisters. Parampreet, the sole son of his parents and the family's primary breadwinner, was riding his motorcycle home to Machhlikalan village after finishing his shift in Zirakpur.
The collision occurred on Bharatmala Road near Airport Chowk when an unidentified vehicle allegedly struck his motorcycle. Parampreet was thrown from his bike, suffering fatal head injuries when he impacted a metal divider. He was declared deceased at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the hit-and-run incident and are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the vehicle and driver responsible. The family, devastated by the loss of their only son, had been eagerly awaiting his return for the Raksha Bandhan festivities.