Two boys lost their lives after a rashly driven car ran over them in Chherikhedi area on Wednesday morning. The mishap occurred while the children were trying to cross the road. The accused driver was arrested after the accident, Mandir Hasod police informed.
According to police the deceased were identified as Arun Kumar lahre (10) son of Sabut Kumar lahre and Aman (12) son of Jeevan Ram both residents of Chherikhedi. “The mishap occurred between 8 am to 8.30 am when a speedily driven Marui Swift Desire (CG-04 HB-8177) coming from Raipur dashed both the children while they were trying to cross the road,” said police officer investigating the case.
Police further informed that the collision was so intense that Arun died on the spot while Aman succumbed in hospital. After the accident the driver of car Arjun Kumar a resident of Raipur was arrested. A case has been registered with Mandir Hasod police station in this connection.