Fatal accident sparks mob justice: Man thrashed after vehicle hits pedestrian in Pathsala
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Bajali, March 9: A man was allegedly thrashed by a group of people when his vehicle hit a person in Bajali’s Pathsala on Thursday evening.
According to sources, the man identified as Kishor Roy faced alleged retaliation from a group of men after his vehicle struck and killed 48-year-old Soleman Ali.
The impact not only claimed the life of a human but also resulted in damage to an electric post and trees in the vicinity.
The aftermath of the accident prompted a mob of locals to allegedly assault Roy in a vigilante-style attack, holding him responsible for the tragic incident.
Meanwhile, residents of Pathsala town voiced concerns about the stretch of road extending from the Maternity Hospital to the Model English School, citing it as an accident-prone area due to the reckless driving habits of some individuals.