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Deadly Car Crash at Ranchi Dol Mela: 2 Dead, Dozen Hurt

News Analysis India — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ranchi’s vibrant Dol Mela turned deadly when a runaway car tore through throngs of revelers, killing two and injuring 12. The accident struck at Mankidihpa in Tatisilwai, where the annual fair was in full swing with roadside vendors selling chaat, chowmein, toys, and more.

On the bustling third day, a high-speed car from Angara veered off course, slamming into the crowd without warning. Panic erupted as it struck multiple victims in quick succession. The deceased are Bhola Sharma and Reema Kumari, both from Angara. Injured include Pappu Saw, Sulochana Devi, Rashmi Kumari, Poonam Kumari, Aruna Ekka, Tara Devi, Roshni Kumari, Monika Devi, Ayush, and others.

Medical teams responded swiftly, transferring critical cases to RIMS while treating others locally. Enraged residents staged a roadblock at Bank Mor Chowk, halting traffic on key routes and calling for the driver’s prosecution and aid for victims’ kin.

Echoing a February crash where a Thar SUV caused one death and five injuries, this event underscores Ranchi’s reckless driving crisis. Festival crowds demand better policing, speed checks, and barriers to safeguard lives amid celebrations.

Tragic Car Plunge into Dhurwa Dam Kills 3 Police Officers

News Analysis India — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A devastating accident occurred in Ranchi, Jharkhand, early Saturday morning when a car plunged into the Dhurwa Dam. Three police personnel, including two bodyguards for the Principal District Judge of Jamshedpur and a government driver, lost their lives in the incident. The victims have been identified as Upendra Kumar Singh, Robin Kujur, and Satendra Singh. Reports indicate that the group was traveling near Dhurwa Dam late Friday night when their vehicle reportedly lost control and veered into the water body. Local residents alerted authorities after witnessing the car’s rapid descent into the dam. Emergency services, including police and divers, responded swiftly and worked for several hours to retrieve the vehicle and the deceased. The car was eventually pulled from the dam, revealing the tragic outcome and also recovering two police weapons. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are currently underway, with police examining the vehicle and gathering details about the trio’s journey from the Judicial Academy towards Dhurwa Dam.

Deadly Bike Stunt on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Captured on Camera

News Analysis India — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A dangerous motorcycle stunt performed on the under-construction Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in a fatal head-on collision between two bikes, claiming the lives of both riders. The tragic incident was recorded on video and has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage clearly shows the two motorcyclists moving towards each other at high speed, with the riders appearing to be performing stunts just before the collision. The impact was severe, throwing both youths from their bikes. The deceased have been identified as 31-year-old Rohit and 42-year-old Subodh. In a separate incident, a head-on collision between an autorickshaw and a truck in Ranchi claimed the lives of four family members, with a woman sustaining severe injuries. The accident occurred at Chamghati on the Ranchi–Purulia Road, under the jurisdiction of the Angara police station, on Wednesday night. The autorickshaw was reportedly en route to Ranchi when it collided with the truck traveling towards Muri.