Madhya Pradesh Couple Dies in Hit-and-Run Incident in Amravati

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday night when a couple from Madhya Pradesh lost their lives in a hit-and-run accident near Maywadi Phata on the Morshi road in Amravati. The victims, identified as Somlal Uike, aged 55, and his 48-year-old wife Chaturbati Uike, were returning home after completing some work in Morshi on their motorcycle.

The couple, residents of Gazadhaba village in Multai tehsil of Betul district, had been working as caretakers on a farm in Dapori village, located within Morshi taluka. According to police reports, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 PM when an unidentified vehicle struck their motorcycle from behind, resulting in catastrophic injuries.

Chaturbati Uike was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband Somlal suffered severe injuries and succumbed to them en route to the Sub-District Hospital in Morshi. Following the incident, a team from the Morshi police station, led by Inspector Rahul Athawale, arrived to investigate the scene. Police Sub-Inspector Deepak Uike and Constable Balu Chavan conducted a panchnama to document the incident.

The bodies of the deceased were transported to the mortuary at the Sub-District Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was performed on Saturday. The police have since registered a case against the unidentified driver for rash and negligent driving, which led to the tragic deaths. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments along the Morshi route in an effort to identify the vehicle involved in the accident, as stated by PI Athawale.

This incident has raised concerns about road safety in the area, highlighting the need for increased vigilance among drivers. The local community is mourning the loss of the couple, who were known for their hard work and dedication to their agricultural duties. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the police continue their search for the responsible party.