Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, June 5: A JCB ran over a cyclist driven by a small boy and killed him on the spot in Kaniyooru of Kanyan.
The JCB was on its way to Kaniyooru as it was employed for carrying out works at an industrialist's house.
The driver of the JCB was said to be under the influence of alcohol. The deceased boy has been identified as Mohammed Akhil, son of Hasainaar, resident of Kaniyooru.
The JCB driver who hailed from Gadag removed the mortal remains of the boy using the hook of his vehicle and went on ahead as usual to attend to his work.
The villagers took the driver to task for his behaviour as he tried to escape saying that another driver would be coming to operate the vehicle.
The locals informed the Vittal Police who visited the location and took driver Sadiq and the JCB into custody. More details are awaited.