Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod
Kasargod, Apr 1: In a tragic incident, a three-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a mini lorry while crossing the road with her aunt near Pallikere here on Wednesday April 1 evening.
Fathimath Shazia (3), daughter of Abdul Khader, died in the accident.
The accident took place when Shazia was returning home from school after participating in a programme. She was accompanied by her aunt Rabia.
While they were crossing the road, a speeding mini lorry hit Shazia and sped away without stopping. The locals who witnessed the accident chased the vehicle and caught hold of the driver. They then handed him over to the police.
The driver of the mini lorry, identified as Abdul Kareem (34), has been arrested.
Shazia's father Abdul Khader is a businessman in the Gulf. He is on his way to hometown, family sources said.
Bekal police have registered a case.