Sixth-Grader Killed by Dumper in Murshidabad, State Highway Blocked

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News18•13-01-2026, 13:26
Sixth-Grader Killed by Dumper in Murshidabad, State Highway Blocked
- •Ahil Abbas, a sixth-grade student, died after being hit by a speeding dumper in Nabagram, Murshidabad.
- •The accident occurred while Ahil was crossing the Kandi-Baharampur state highway on his way home from Mahalandi JCS High School.
- •Locals and family members blocked the Kandi-Baharampur state highway for an hour, demanding justice and traffic control.
- •Police, including Kandi's SDPO and IC, arrived to negotiate with protestors, eventually lifting the blockade.
- •Residents report frequent accidents in the area due to speeding dumpers and other vehicles.
Why It Matters: A student's death by a dumper in Murshidabad sparked protests and calls for road safety.
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