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SUV Kills Child in Jalore; Driver Flees Scene
26 Sep
Summary
- A three-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV in Rajasthan.
- The vehicle allegedly dragged the child before the driver fled.
- CCTV footage captured the tragic incident; police are searching for the driver.
A three-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident on Friday morning in Sanchore town, Jalore district. The child was struck by a Scorpio SUV while playing near his parents' shop. The vehicle allegedly dragged the boy approximately 10 feet before the driver fled the scene.
The incident, which occurred in front of the child's mother, was captured by a nearby CCTV camera. The family rushed the critically injured boy to the district hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. Police have secured the Scorpio involved in the hit-and-run and are making efforts to apprehend the driver, who remains at large.
The deceased child was the only son of shop owners Shaitan Singh and Aarti Devi. He had accompanied his mother to their cosmetic shop near the main bus stand when the accident took place. The community is in mourning following this heartbreaking event.
