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Crime
Driver Charged After Man Killed in Kharar Road Accident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 02:17 AM
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A man died after being struck by a car in Kharar, Punjab, and police have filed a case against the driver.
A pedestrian was fatally injured when a car collided with him on a road in Kharar, a town near Mohali in Punjab. Emergency services rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Local police arrived at the scene, secured the vehicle and began an investigation. Based on preliminary findings, officials registered a criminal case against the driver for rash and negligent driving.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the driver has been taken into custody and will face legal proceedings under the Indian Penal Code. The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have appealed to the public to exercise caution while sharing roads with vehicles.
Local police arrived at the scene, secured the vehicle and began an investigation. Based on preliminary findings, officials registered a criminal case against the driver for rash and negligent driving.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the driver has been taken into custody and will face legal proceedings under the Indian Penal Code. The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have appealed to the public to exercise caution while sharing roads with vehicles.