Three Killed, Four Injured After Car Rams Devotees Outside Durga Puja Pandal in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur

Three people were killed and four others injured after a car hit a group of devotees gathered outside a Durga Puja pandal in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday night, October 17. The accident took place in Chirgahiyan Belha village when several people had gathered outside the pandal to watch a video. 

According to police, the car was travelling towards Siddharthnagar when it hit the people standing near the pandal. The injured were immediately taken to the District Memorial Hospital in Balrampur for treatment. Doctors reportedly declared three people dead after they were brought to the hospital. Two of the injured were later referred to a hospital in Bahraich for further treatment. The incident caused panic in the area, and police have started investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Car Hits People Gathered Outside Durga Puja Pandal

According to the police, the accident happened late Saturday night when devotees had gathered outside a Durga Puja pandal in Chirgahiyan Belha village. People were watching a video as part of the festive activities when a car suddenly drove into the crowd.

The vehicle was reportedly moving towards Siddharthnagar when it hit the people gathered outside the pandal. The impact left several people injured and created confusion and panic at the scene.

People present at the spot rushed to help the injured and arranged for them to be taken to the hospital. The incident turned a festive gathering into a tragic scene, leaving residents shocked.

Police officials reached the spot after receiving information about the accident. They began collecting details about the incident and arranged for the injured to receive medical attention.

Three People Die, Four Suffer Injuries

The accident claimed the lives of three people. The deceased were reportedly identified as Manoj Singh, 40, Ganesh, 35, and Pateshwari, 50.

All three were taken to the District Memorial Hospital in Balrampur, where doctors declared them dead. The bodies were sent for postmortem examinations as part of the required legal procedure.

Four other people were injured when the car hit the crowd. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. Due to the condition of two of the injured, they were referred to a hospital in Bahraich for further medical care.

The injured included Chhedi Ram, 45, and Dablu, 35, who were among those referred for treatment. The condition of the injured and further details about their recovery were not immediately available.

Police Begin Investigation Into the Crash

After the accident, police reportedly started an investigation to determine how the car hit the devotees gathered outside the pandal. Officials are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash and collecting information about what happened before the vehicle entered the crowd.

The accident took place during the Durga Puja celebrations, when people had gathered to take part in activities outside the pandal. Such gatherings often attract local residents, including families and children, during the festive season.

The incident has raised concerns among local residents about the safety of people attending religious celebrations near roads where vehicles are moving. A vehicle entering a crowded area can put several people at risk, especially when people are standing close together.

The deaths of three people have cast a shadow over the Durga Puja celebrations in the village. The injured are receiving medical attention, while the police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.