A 37-year-old man, Suresh Babu Rajput, died after coming under the rear wheel of a dumper near Mulund market in Mumbai. The driver, Brijesh Somnath Yadav, 26, is in custody. Locals and family protested at the congested market, prompting police to control the crowd
Following the accident, angry family members and locals reportedly pelted stones at dumpers in the area.
A 37-year-old man was killed on Saturday afternoon after coming under the rear wheel of a dumper truck near the Mulund Colony vegetable and fish market on Guru Gobind Singh Marg, off LBS Marg in Mumbai. The victim has been identified as Suresh Babu Rajput.
According to the police, the incident appears to involve negligence by the dumper driver, identified as Brijesh Somnath Yadav (26), who is currently in custody.
Local autorickshaw drivers suggested that Rajput may have jumped in front of the vehicle, indicating a possible suicide. However, police said the circumstances remain unclear.
“If the victim had come directly in front of the dumper, he would have been hit by the front bumper, not the rear wheel. Bloodstains on the back wheel indicate possible negligence by the driver,” said a police officer. Police also stated that Rajput was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
Mulund dumper death: Accident spot narrow, highly congested, say locals
Rajput, a resident of Khindipada in Bhandup, lived with his two brothers, Vijay (50) and Amit (35). Vijay, who works as a bodyguard, said he had met his brother in the morning before leaving for work and was informed of the accident around 1 pm. Rajput was rushed to Agarwal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His body was handed over to the family following a post-mortem examination.
Following the accident, angry family members and locals reportedly pelted stones at dumpers in the area, damaging several windshields and prompting police to deploy personnel to control the situation.
Locals said the spot where the accident occurred is a narrow, highly congested lane surrounded by a vegetable market, fish stalls, and shops. Heavy dumpers and trucks reportedly pass through the stretch frequently, posing risks to pedestrians.
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