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Crime
Two Motorbikes Collide Head-On on NH-531 Near Fatha, Gopalganj; Education Dept Clerk Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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A head‑on collision between two fast‑moving motorcycles on NH‑531 near Fatha village in Gopalganj district on Sunday evening resulted in the death of Rahul Kumar Singh, a senior clerk in the state education department. Police are searching for the rider who fled the scene.
On Sunday evening, two motorcycles travelling at high speed met head‑on on National Highway 531 close to Fatha village in Gopalganj district, Bihar. The impact was severe, causing immediate injuries to both riders.
One of the riders was identified as Rahul Kumar Singh, 40, who served as a head clerk in the Bihar Education Department. Singh was pronounced dead at the crash site despite prompt medical assistance.
Local police officers arrived shortly after the accident and secured the scene. The rider who escaped the collision fled the area on his bike and has not been located. Investigators have launched a manhunt and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby checkpoints.
Authorities have warned that reckless riding on highways remains a major safety concern and have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, especially on busy inter‑state routes like NH‑531.
One of the riders was identified as Rahul Kumar Singh, 40, who served as a head clerk in the Bihar Education Department. Singh was pronounced dead at the crash site despite prompt medical assistance.
Local police officers arrived shortly after the accident and secured the scene. The rider who escaped the collision fled the area on his bike and has not been located. Investigators have launched a manhunt and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby checkpoints.
Authorities have warned that reckless riding on highways remains a major safety concern and have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, especially on busy inter‑state routes like NH‑531.