It was a case of shocking public apathy. On NH-16 near Sahapur Chhak in the district on Wednesday, an accident victim was lying in a pool of blood while locals were taking photos and recording videos of the incident instead of rescuing and hospitalising him.
A cement-laden truck had hit a motorcycle by which two persons were travelling. While both fell from the two-wheeler, the truck ran over the pillion rider leaving him critically injured.
Passersby soon gathered at the spot but none of them came forward to help the injured person. The victim remained unattended till arrival of police, who rescued him and rushed him to the District Headquarters Hospital.
However, doctor declared him dead at the hospital. Police said that had medical assistance been provided earlier, the victim could have been saved.
The incident drew severe criticism for the lack of empathy on the part of onlookers. Many also questioned the extremes the selfie trend prevailing among people.