Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Mar 12: A truck driver, who was the cause for the death of a six-year-old child in a road accident, was lynched by the locals. This bizarre incident is reported from Kammasandra near Hebbagodi of Anekal taluk of the district.

Ahan Khan (6), died when the truck driven by Radheshyam (26) ran over him. Ahan Khan was walking on the road along with his aunt at Kammasandra when the cement mixer truck driver by Radheshyam hit the boy, killing him instantly. Aunt escaped with minor injuries. The angry locals beat the driver black and blue. Though he was admitted to a local private hospital later, he succumbed to the injuries caused by the repeated beating and kicking of the local people.

The family of the boy, originally from Hubballi, was living in the city since some years. Police have arrested three people in this connection.

A case in this connection stands registered at Hebbagodi police station.