Jalgaon Police File Case Against Road Contractor and Engineer Over 12-Year-Old's Fatal Accident

Police in the city of Jalgaon, Maharashtra, have formally registered a criminal case against a road construction firm and its engineer after a 12‑year‑old boy was killed in a road accident. The incident occurred on a local road where the child was reportedly struck by a vehicle while crossing. Authorities allege that the construction work may have contributed to unsafe road conditions, leading to the fatality. The case has been logged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and investigators are examining the contractor’s compliance with safety regulations. The family of the deceased has expressed their demand for accountability and a thorough investigation.