Factory worker dies in road mishap in Kharar

Mohali, August 26

A man was killed in a road mishap in Kharar after the driver of a battery-operated scooter hit the motorcycle he was riding late on Wednesday night.

The victim has been identified as Jagdeep Singh (26), a resident of Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib district.

According to information, Jagdeep, along with his friend Sandeep Singh, was going home on a bike after performing their duty at Swaraj Factory in Kharar. As they reached Madanheri village near Chappar Chiri, a rashly driven battery-operated scooter hit their motorcycle. Jagdeep, who was riding pillion, fell on the road and suffered head injuries. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Kharar, from where he was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh, where he was declared brought dead. The police have arrested the scooter driver, Murari Lal of Badala in Kharar. A case was registered against him under Sections 304-A and 279 of the IPC. He was released on bail later. — TNS