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Agriculture
Farmer’s Companion Killed in Tractor Fall While Transporting Paddy to Market in Kotakpura, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 12:35 PM
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A farmer’s companion died after falling from a tractor while hauling paddy to the market in Kotakpura, Punjab.
A tragic accident occurred in Kotakpura, Punjab, when a farmer’s companion fell from a tractor that was carrying a load of paddy to the local market. The fall proved fatal, and the individual succumbed to injuries on the spot.
The incident happened while the farmer and his companion were en route to sell their paddy harvest. The tractor, a common means of transport for agricultural produce in the region, tipped or the companion lost balance, leading to the fatal plunge.
Local observers noted that such accidents underline the occupational hazards faced by agricultural workers during routine market trips, especially when handling heavy loads on uneven rural roads.
The incident happened while the farmer and his companion were en route to sell their paddy harvest. The tractor, a common means of transport for agricultural produce in the region, tipped or the companion lost balance, leading to the fatal plunge.
Local observers noted that such accidents underline the occupational hazards faced by agricultural workers during routine market trips, especially when handling heavy loads on uneven rural roads.