Car ploughs into procession in Chhattisgarh 1 dead

Jashpur, October 15

At least one person was killed and several others seriously injured as a speeding car ploughed into people proceeding to immerse a Durga idol in Pathalgaon area of Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district on Friday, the police said.

Witnesses claim that the driver deliberately targetted the gathering, and a viral video of the incident makes for disturbing viewing.

Jashpur’s SP Vijay Agarwal said the reckless driver was caught by the people and thrashed badly. A huge quantity of ganja was also found in the vehicle, which was set on fire by the enraged people. — IANS