Hit by car, 2 bikers killed, one injured

Mohali, November 16

Two persons were killed, while one was seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding car on Airport Road last night.

Hockey player dies as bike skids

A 20-year-old youth was killed in a road mishap after his motorcycle skidded near the Sector 68/78 traffic lights on Airport Road here. The victim has been identified as Prateek Sharma, a resident of Bathinda. The deceased was a hockey player and was residing in a rented accommodation in Sector 86. The incident took place around 11.30 pm on Sunday night when Prateek was going to his house on his bike.

The deceased have been identified as Neeraj (21), a resident of Dadu Majra Colony in Sector 38 (West), and his cousin Krishan Kumar (22), a resident of Kaithal. The injured has been identified as Ravinder Pal (23), also a resident of Dadu Majra Colony. Neeraj and Ravinder Pal were working as DJ operators in a Chandigarh-based club, while Krishan Kumar had come here a few days ago.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 1.15 am when the trio was returning home after having dinner at a restaurant on Airport Road amid rain. A car hit the motorcycle from the rear side following which the trio fell and sustained injuries.

ASI Dilbagh Singh said, “The car driver fled from the spot, leaving his vehicle behind. Neeraj died on the spot, Krishan Kumar succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital, while Ravinder Pal is battling for his life at the GMSH, Sector 16.” A case has been registered. — TNS