A Rajasthan based youth died while another was injured after they were hit by a speeding car at BRTS corridor on Lalghati Road on the night of Monday.
After receiving the complaint, the police have registered a case against the unknown driver. Ashraf, a resident of Rajasthan, had come to Bhopal for the first time for his friend's wedding. During a wedding at Gulshan Garden in Lalghati, he came out with his friend Raees Ali to take medicine for the cough and cold and while crossing the road in the BRTS corridor they were hit by a speeding car.
They were taken to Hamidia Hospital where Ashraf was declared dead while Raees escaped with severe injuries. Police have registered a case against the unknown car driver.
Friend of the deceased told that Ashraf was a resident of Fazila Colony Jaipur (Rajasthan) who came to attend the wedding ceremony at Gulshan Garden Halalpur Bairagarh Road Kohefiza Bhopal and met with an accident.
Raees had gone to the boat club with Ashraf and other friends during the day. Condition of Raees still remains critical.
According to the information, both Ashraf and Raees worked on daily wages. His family members are also going to reach Bhopal soon.
Police have registered a case under section 304 A of the IPC and started investigation.
The locals would be questioned in the further investigation and CCTV footage would be checked to identify the errant car and car driver.
The car driver escaped towards Bairagarh and based on other details investigation has been started.