Man going to attend cousin’s Haldi ceremony killed

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In a heartbreaking incident, a rickshaw driver was killed when he was going to attend his cousin’s ‘Haldi’ ceremony, on the Jalna–Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar road, near Tulsi Hotel, around 7.30 pm on Wednesday.

His eight-year-old daughter sustained serious injuries. The deceased has been identified as Raju Jija Jagdhane (35, Satana).

He was travelling in his rickshaw with his daughter Tanuja to attend the function at Kaudgaon. Near Tulsi Hotel, his rickshaw rammed into the rear of an unidentified stationary vehicle ahead, leading to the fatal crash.

Both were rushed to the Government Medical College and Hospital by ambulance. Doctors declared Jagdhane dead upon arrival, while Tanuja is undergoing treatment.

Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot. Head constable Santosh Chavan, Sunil Lahane, and Rivesh Nikam are conducting further inquiries.

Jagdhane is survived by his wife, mother, four daughters, and a seven-month-old son.