Seven-year-old girl killed by speeding tipper in Assam’s Lakhipur

A seven-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a speeding tipper in Assam’s Cachar district on the morning of October 16, as Maha Shashti celebrations for Durga Puja got underway.

The incident took place in the Fulertal area of Lakhipur along National Highway 37, which connects Silchar with Imphal. The deceased, identified as Ritika Das, was a resident of Devipur village under Lakhipur police station.

According to reports, Ritika had accompanied her mother to Fulertal on Friday morning. She reportedly moved a short distance away from her mother and was attempting to cross the road when a speeding vehicle struck her.

The vehicle reportedly continued for a short distance before becoming stranded by the roadside. The driver allegedly attempted to flee but was caught by passers-by.

Ritika was initially taken to a nearby private hospital before being shifted by ambulance to Sarumahanand Hospital due to the severity of her injuries. However, doctors declared her dead.

Lakhipur police seized the vehicle and detained the driver, who was taken to the police station for further investigation.

The girl’s body has been sent to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The incident has left the family and residents of Devipur and Fulertal mourning the child’s death on the morning of Maha Shashti, amid the Durga Puja festivities.