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Sister Killed in Head‑On Collision on Raksha Bandhan Near Banswara, Brother’s Bike Struck by Car
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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On Raksha Bandhan, a head‑on crash between a motorcycle and a car on the Ganoda‑Ghatol road near Gundi Wali in Motagaon, Banswara district, killed a woman who had just tied a Rakhi on her brother. The brother’s son and daughter‑in‑law were injured.
A tragic road accident occurred on Raksha Bandhan in the Motagaon police jurisdiction of Banswara district, Rajasthan. A motorcycle and a car met head‑on on the Ganoda‑Ghatol road near the Gundi Wali stretch, resulting in a severe collision.
The victim, identified as Rajkumar, was returning home after tying a Rakhi on her brother. She sustained fatal injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead by emergency responders.
The brother’s son and daughter‑in‑law, who were travelling in the same vehicle, suffered injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. Their conditions were reported as stable.
Police officials arrived promptly, cordoned off the accident site, and registered an FIR. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the head‑on collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash.
The incident has highlighted concerns over road safety during festive travel, with authorities urging motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on rural highways during holiday periods.
The victim, identified as Rajkumar, was returning home after tying a Rakhi on her brother. She sustained fatal injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead by emergency responders.
The brother’s son and daughter‑in‑law, who were travelling in the same vehicle, suffered injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. Their conditions were reported as stable.
Police officials arrived promptly, cordoned off the accident site, and registered an FIR. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the head‑on collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash.
The incident has highlighted concerns over road safety during festive travel, with authorities urging motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on rural highways during holiday periods.