In the hinterlands of Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic incident unfolded during the early hours of Monday, resulting in the loss of six lives, including two children, and leaving nearly nine individuals injured. The calamity transpired at the Sughar Chhapra turn in Bairia, involving a collision between a pick-up van and two cars.
The unfortunate victims were concluding their participation in a ‘Tilak’ ceremony held in Masumpur under the jurisdiction of the Khejuri police station. Tragically, some of the injured find themselves in critical condition, necessitating their referral to Varanasi, while the lifeless bodies of the six departed have been dispatched for post-mortem examination.
The identified deceased individuals are Amit Gupta, Ranjit Sharma, Yash Gupta, Raja Gupta, and Rajendra Gupta. Regrettably, the identity of one person remains unascertained.
Providing insights into the incident, Superintendent of Police Devranjan Verma revealed that the ‘Tilak’ ceremony, celebrating the daughter of Anvat Gupta from Bhagwanpur, transpired on that fateful Monday. Following the conclusion of the event, family members and their associates embarked on their journey home, utilizing two cars. However, tragedy struck near the Sughar Chhapra turn in Bairia when a pick-up van, traveling from the opposite direction, collided with their vehicles.
The casualties encompass two children and the driver of one of the cars. Among the wounded are individuals identified as Satyendra Gupta, Sonu Gupta, Ramashankar, Babban Prasad, Baleshwar Prasad, Hazari Sahu, Chhiteshwar Gupta, Pankaj Kumar, and Amit Kumar, as per police reports.
Swiftly responding to the scene, law enforcement transported the injured to the district hospital. With the condition of some victims deteriorating, urgent measures were taken, leading to their transfer to Varanasi for advanced medical care.
SP Devranjan Verma personally visited the hospital, diligently inquiring about the well-being of the injured. The authorities have initiated investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.