Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A 7-year-old girl was allegedly run over by a dumper of Indore Municipal Corporation on Tuesday. She died on the spot.
The incident happened at Musakhedi area under Azad Nagar police station in Indore. The girl was riding her bicycle when the dumper hit her, mutilating her body into two parts. Locals and eyewitnesses alleged that the driver was speeding the dumper in the residential area. They also claimed that the IMC's vehicle did not have a number plate.
Police reached the spot to control the situation.
According to information, the deceased has been identified as Niharika Melane, daughter of Sonu Melane. His father works at a gas agency.
The little girl was riding her bicycle on Tuesday late morning. She was on her way to a grocery shop in the neighborhood. One of the tires of her bicycle slipped, and she lost control as she reached the main road. Suddenly, a rashly driven dumper of the Indore Municipal Corporation runs over her, killing her on the spot. The accident was so intense that the girl's body got separated into two parts.
Neighbors said they saw the girl playing and riding her bicycle minutes before the accident. Angry, they gathered at the spot and demanded strict action against the accused driver.
(With Inputs From Staff Reporter)
