Reckless Driver in Ludhiana Kills Elderly Vendor, Injures Four Others

A 25‑year‑old driver lost control of his vehicle in Ludhiana’s Eissa Nagar Puliy area on Thursday morning, striking a group of pedestrians on the main road. The collision resulted in the immediate death of an elderly vegetable vendor and left four other people with serious injuries. Police officers from Division No‑3 arrived at the scene within minutes and secured the area while emergency services attended to the victims. The driver, who has no prior record of traffic violations, was taken into custody for investigation. The deceased, a 68‑year‑old man, was identified as a local vegetable vendor who had been selling produce near the intersection.