Haflong: A road accident claimed the life of a man at Mahur in Dima Hasao, Assam on Tuesday evening.
47-year-old Kuijening Panme, an employee of the PWD’s Mahur division and resident of P Longkai village, was struck by a dumper truck allegedly while waiting for an auto-rickshaw at around 7:00 PM.
According to reports, the dumper (TRO1AT1501) travelled towards Laisong when it hit Panme.
The seriously injured man was rushed to Haflong Civil Hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.
In the aftermath of the accident, enraged locals apprehended the dumper driver and handed him over to the police.
The incident has sparked outrage as locals demanded a solution to reckless driving and strict punishment for the driver.
The narrow roads of Mahur town have also come under scrutiny, with residents expressing concerns about safety and urging the police to step up patrols to prevent future accidents.
Furthermore, they have demanded compensation for Panme’s family, who have lost their sole breadwinner.
Panme’s death leaves behind his six children – three daughters and three sons. He had lost his wife to illness in 2016.