Man dies after colliding with road roller in Mahuadnar
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Daltonganj, Oct 1: A 45-year-old man died after allegedly colliding with a road roller in Mahuadnar block of…
The road roller that took a life in Mahuadnr on Wednesday .
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, Oct 1: A 45-year-old man died after allegedly colliding with a road roller in Mahuadnar block of Latehar district on Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Satender Singh, a resident of Parhi village. According to police, Singh sustained severe head injuries after coming into contact with the road roller and died from the injuries.
Mahuadnar SDPO Puja Oraon confirmed the death and said the circumstances surrounding the accident were being looked into.
Man dies after road roller collision in Mahuadnar
Sources said Singh may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. However, this could not be independently confirmed.
The accident left Singh with serious head injuries and he died following profuse bleeding, sources said.
A post-mortem examination was conducted at Sadar Hospital, Latehar, which is more than 80 km from Mahuadnar by road via Garu.
Residents seek post-mortem facility at Mahuadnar
The incident has once again highlighted the difficulties faced by residents of Mahuadnar block, particularly when post-mortem examinations require families to travel long distances.
Mahuadnar has 14 panchayats and more than 100 villages. Residents have urged Latehar Deputy Commissioner Sandip Kumar to consider establishing a post-mortem facility in Mahuadnar to reduce the hardship involved in transporting bodies to Latehar.
Responding to the demand, the Deputy Commissioner said the issue was legitimate and deserved consideration.
“The issue is very legitimate. It is a genuine concern. A spacious community health centre has come up and is expected to start functioning soon at Mahuadnar. Let me find out whether a separate post-mortem facility can be established there,” Kumar said.
He also pointed out that such a facility would require medical personnel and trained staff.
“We need doctors and post-mortem examination assistants too. Let me see how it is possible,” the Deputy Commissioner said.
The administration’s response has raised hopes among residents that a local post-mortem facility could eventually be established at Mahuadnar, reducing the need for families to undertake long journeys during emergencies.
