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Crime
Hit-and-Run Near Salasar Balaji Temple Claims Three Lives
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 05:10 PM
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A hit-and-run incident near the Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan has killed three pilgrims. Police are investigating the crash and have cordoned the area.
A tragic hit‑and‑run near the Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan has left three pilgrims dead. The incident occurred on a busy pilgrimage route close to the temple complex.
Local police have secured the site and are conducting a preliminary investigation. Witnesses report that a vehicle struck the pilgrims before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have set up a temporary police post to manage traffic and gather evidence. No driver has been apprehended yet.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules in pilgrimage areas, especially during peak visiting seasons.
Local police have secured the site and are conducting a preliminary investigation. Witnesses report that a vehicle struck the pilgrims before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have set up a temporary police post to manage traffic and gather evidence. No driver has been apprehended yet.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules in pilgrimage areas, especially during peak visiting seasons.