In a heartbreaking incident that highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving, a one-month-old baby lost his life, and several family members sustained injuries after a speeding car rammed into their e-rickshaw in Kaithal, Haryana. The family, hailing from Patiala district in Punjab, was returning home from a relative's house when tragedy struck late Wednesday night.
The Fateful Journey
According to the police complaint, the victims are residents of village Dadarheri (also known as Dadheri) in the Patiala district of Punjab. The complainant, Daljit Singh, who drives an e-rickshaw for a living, had recently purchased a new vehicle. To celebrate and visit extended family, he took his relatives on a trip to Rasulpur Mandi in the Kaithal district.
The e-rickshaw was carrying multiple passengers, including Jaswant Kaur, Rahul, Sumanpreet, Simran, Veronica, Divansh, Pranvi, Vanshika, Takdeer Kaur, and Daljit Singh's one-month-old grandson, Nirvair Singh. After spending the day at their relatives' place, the family began their return journey to Patiala at approximately 10:00 PM on Wednesday.
The Horrific Collision
As the e-rickshaw reached near village Harigarh Kingan, a car approaching from the Pehowa side at high speed crashed head-on into their vehicle. Daljit Singh alleged that the car was being driven in a highly reckless and negligent manner. The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the e-rickshaw was completely shattered, and the vehicle overturned violently on the road.
The sudden crash caused all the passengers to be thrown out of the e-rickshaw, resulting in grievous injuries. The one-month-old infant, Nirvair Singh, suffered fatal injuries in the chaos.
Rescue and Medical Response
Hearing the loud crash and the cries of the victims, local bystanders rushed to the scene to assist. The injured family members were immediately pulled from the wreckage and rushed to a hospital in Guhla for emergency medical attention.
Given the severity of their injuries, the medical staff at Guhla provided primary first-aid and subsequently referred the victims to a larger medical facility in Patiala for advanced treatment. Tragically, despite the best efforts of the responders, infant Nirvair Singh succumbed to his injuries, casting a pall of gloom over the entire family.
Police Action and Investigation
Following the accident, Daljit Singh filed a formal complaint at the Cheeka Police Station. He identified the driver of the offending car as Sarandeep Singh. Based on the complaint, the Haryana Police promptly registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused driver for rash driving and causing death by negligence.
Vikas, the Investigating Officer (IO) at Cheeka Police Station, confirmed the details of the incident. "We have received a formal complaint regarding the tragic accident near Harigarh Kingan. An FIR has been lodged against the accused car driver. The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the matter, and strict legal action will be taken based on the findings," he stated.
The authorities are currently reviewing the accident site and gathering eyewitness accounts to build a strong case. Meanwhile, the injured family members continue to undergo medical treatment in Patiala, grappling with the sudden and devastating loss of the youngest member of their family.
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