Khagaria highway blockade – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 5 Killed in Multiple Khagaria Crashes Sparking Outrage https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/5-killed-in-multiple-khagaria-crashes-sparking-outrage/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/5-killed-in-multiple-khagaria-crashes-sparking-outrage/ Khagaria, Bihar witnessed a black day on Monday as three horrific road accidents claimed five lives, including a minor. All victims were motorcyclists crushed by high-speed vehicles, igniting public anger and highway blockades.

Tragedy began at Kumhar Chakki when a truck smashed into a magic van ferrying devotees. Dhiraj Kumar (30) and Sanjiv Kumar (28), Begusarai residents heading to Katyanani Temple, died instantly.

Furious villagers jammed NH-31 at Kumhar Chakki and Chaida points, halting traffic for an hour amid long vehicle queues. Cops pacified the crowd with probes promises.

In the second crash near Chaida Durga Temple, a Scorpio SUV hurled into a bike carrying Shivam Kumar (16) and Golu Kumar (18) from Mansi, returning from market. Both perished at the scene.

The fatal spree ended near Sapaha with truck driver mowing down Amrish Singh (30).

Grieving kin wail as investigations kick off. Three FIRs filed at Muffassil and Maheshkhunta stations target negligent drivers.

This cluster of fatalities underscores Bihar’s road safety crisis. Overspeeding remains rampant despite repeated warnings. Urgent calls grow for speed cameras, awareness drives, and helmet mandates to stem the bloodbath on these deadly stretches.

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