BTech student killed, brother injured after civic body water tanker hits two-wheeler

Indore: A BTech student was killed and her brother sustained minor injuries after a speeding municipal water tanker hit their two-wheeler in Indore’s Chhota Bangarda area on Wednesday morning. Passers-by chased and caught the tanker driver, who allegedly tried to flee, assaulted him and handed him over to police.Archita Jhar, a Katni resident, was travelling with her brother Pranay when the accident occurred near a private school around 11.30am.Police said the tanker rammed their two-wheeler, throwing Archita onto the road. She was run over and died on the spot, while Pranay escaped with minor injuries.Following the crash, the driver allegedly tried to speed away. Some passers-by chased and caught him, thrashed him and handed him over to police.Police identified the driver as Shubham alias Sohan Chouksey, a resident of Gandhinagar, and said he has been taken into custody.Archita’s family has been informed of her death. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Indore | Silver Rate in Indore | Bank Holidays in Indore | Public Holidays in Indore | Petrol Price in Indore | Diesel Price in Indore | CNG Price in Indore | LPG Price in IndoreStay updated with the latest Indore news. Download the TOI App.