Family of 4 Killed in Tragic Crash While Returning from Village after Naming Newborn

 

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A family is in mourning after a tragic accident on the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Pune Highway, where their vehicle was hit by a speeding Jeep, resulting in the death of four relatives. . Accident happened in Nowgam area South of Srinagar. Photo: Waseem Andrabi. Source: Getty Images The family had been returning from the village where they had taken their baby for the traditional naming ceremony. What are the names of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar accident victims Police said the deceased were residents of the Shivne area in Pune and were returning from Amravati to the city in their private car, according to The Times of India.  

Among those who died include, Mrunalini Ajay Besarkar, 38; her mother-in-law Ashalata Poplaghate, 65; Durga Ajay Gitte, 7 and a six-month-old boy. The injured include Ajay Ambadas Besarkar, 40, and his sister-in-law Shubhangini Sagar Gitte, 35. According to the police, the driver of the Jeep was driving under the influence of alcohol and did not have a driving licence. How did the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar accident happen A 23-year-old Vishal Kere, and co-passenger, Krishna Kere (19), who were all drunk, were arrested by the police. "The two in the Jeep were found heavily drunk. 

During interrogation, Vishal and Krishna said they were drinking since 11am. The accident occurred around 3pm, when they were headed towards Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar," Waluj police inspector Rajendra Sahane said as reported by Hindustan Times. According to the police officer, Vishal was driving the car at high speed before losing control and crashing into the car on the other side of the road. "He lost control over the jeep, which first hit the median and then collided with the car on the other side of the road," he said. 

by  Amos Khaemba