CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Kaushambi. A 15-year-old student, Krishna Kesarwani, died in a painful road accident on Monday morning in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh. The accident took place near MB School close to Osa Chauraha in the Manjhanpur Kotwali area, causing panic in the locality. Angered by the incident, family members and local residents blocked the road in protest. Police and administrative officials reached the spot and pacified the people, after which the blockade was cleared.
Accident occurred while returning from morning walk
According to media reports, Krishna had gone out for a walk with friends in the morning. While he was returning home, a dumper coming from behind hit him. After the collision, he got trapped under the vehicle’s wheel and was dragged for about 50 metres. He died on the spot due to serious injuries.
Krishna had been studying while staying at his maternal grandfather Sheetal Kesarwani’s house near Osa Chauraha for the past two years. He was the only son of his family and also had a sister. After receiving news of the accident, his family members were inconsolable.
Road blocked in protest
After the student’s death, local residents and family members blocked the road. On receiving information, officials reached the spot with a police force and restored traffic after persuading the people.
Dumper and driver in custody
Police inspected the accident site and initiated the process of sending the body for post-mortem. According to reports, the dumper and its driver have been taken into custody. Further legal action is being taken in the matter.
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