Bhopal

15-year-old boy hit during mud car rally, injured

Staff Reporter

A boy was injured severely after he was hit by a car in the Mud Rally Championship organized in Bhopal, the boy has been admitted to a private hospital in critical condition.

Its video has also surfaced. The age of the boy is said to be around 15 to 17 years. At present, no case has been registered in the police station in this incident. Nor has any complaint been filed.

The championship started with Team 3-C from 10 am on Sunday in the Bhori area with 40 contestants took part in the championship. Over 1500 spectators were present.

During the rally a boy got hit by a car during the mud rally. It is seen in the video that a jeep is coming fast. Meanwhile, a boy is standing on the roadside. As the jeep comes closer, the boy, probably while making a video, gets hit by the car. The car moves ahead, hitting him. The impact becomes apparent when the boy is seen jumping up to about 10 feet.

According to Khajuri police station in-charge Neeraj Verma, the accident occurred during the mud challenge. A boy has been hurt. He has been sent to the hospital.

There was enthusiasm among the people in the rally. Everyone boosted the morale of the participants. After the Mud Rally, winners in two categories – Petrol and Diesel – were awarded.

According to organizer Aslam, the mud rally was planned for a long time, but due to rain the track had become very difficult. There was water filled with mud at many places. Along with this, there is also some height at many places. Also the turns were quite difficult.

Participant Atif drove a Maruti Gypsy said, he was practicing for the event for a long time. Apart from me, many other senior friends were also practicing for this event for a long time.

The winners in the petrol category were first - Kaif- Rs 71000, second – Shahid Rs 41000 and third Anas Shah Rs 31000.

In the diesel category first position was claimed at Salman Rs 51000, second -Yasir-Rs 41000 and third Bilal Rs 31000.

Mud Challenge Rally is organized in many cities including the capital. The participants of this rally control their speed with stunts on four-wheelers and bikes on bad roads covered with mud and water on hilly roads. Thousands of people also come to watch the Mud Challenge Rally.