Father-son duo crushed to death by truck in J&K’s Kathua

Last updated: May 23, 2024 7:26 PM

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Kathua/Jammu, May 23: A man and his son were killed when a truck hit them in here on Thursday, officials said.

Residents of the Korepunnu village blocked the border road and held a protest against the duo’s death.

The duo were on their way to their house at the Nagari village, when a fast-driven truck crushed them to death, they said. The villagers demanded strict action against the erring driver.

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Former sarpanch Vinay Kumar, who was leading the dharna, demanded the night time be fixed to run the loaded dumpers (trucks).

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