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Minor Killed in Jalandhar Road Accident, Family Stages Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM
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A child died in a road accident in Jalandhar, prompting the victim's relatives to demonstrate outside the police station.
A road accident in Jalandhar resulted in the death of a minor, according to local reports. The incident has sparked anger among the victim's family, who gathered outside the Jalandhar police station to demand a thorough investigation. Witnesses said the protest began shortly after the police were notified of the tragedy. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the crash or any arrests. The demonstration continued into the evening, with relatives seeking accountability and faster legal action.
Police officials confirmed the presence of a protest but declined to comment on the ongoing inquiry. The family has called for stricter traffic enforcement in the area, citing concerns over road safety for pedestrians and children. Local officials are expected to meet the protestors later today to discuss possible measures.
The incident underscores growing concerns about road safety in Punjab, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of accidental deaths. Community leaders have urged the state government to improve infrastructure and enforce existing traffic regulations more rigorously.
Police officials confirmed the presence of a protest but declined to comment on the ongoing inquiry. The family has called for stricter traffic enforcement in the area, citing concerns over road safety for pedestrians and children. Local officials are expected to meet the protestors later today to discuss possible measures.
The incident underscores growing concerns about road safety in Punjab, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of accidental deaths. Community leaders have urged the state government to improve infrastructure and enforce existing traffic regulations more rigorously.