Jodhpur Family's Pilgrimage Ends in Unimaginable Grief as Four Die in Crash

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2025, a tragic road accident near Matoda in Phalodi, Rajasthan, claimed the lives of four members of the Sankhla family from Jodhpur's Nainchi Bagh. The victims include Moti Lal Sankhla's two daughters-in-law, Geeta (50) and Urmila (55), his grandson's wife, Sania (32), and his great-granddaughter, Daksha (6). The accident also left another family member, Gunjan, the wife of another grandson, fighting for her life in a local hospital.

The morning had started with prayers and excitement as the Sankhla family bid farewell to the women embarking on a pilgrimage to Bikaner's Kolayat temple. However, the joyous occasion turned to heart-wrenching grief when the news of the tragic accident reached the family later that night. The once-bustling Sankhla household has now been silenced by an unbearable gloom that has enveloped not just the family, but the entire Nainchi Bagh community, where 12 of the victims resided.

The accident has left an indelible mark of sorrow on the Sankhla family, and the void created by the loss of these beloved women will be deeply felt for years to come. As the community gathers to pay their respects, the haunting memory of this tragic incident will continue to ripple through Nainchi Bagh, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life.