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Two youths killed by tractor in Diwali accidents in Kekri, Rajasthan; driver flees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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Two separate road accidents on Diwali in Kekri, Rajasthan, saw a 30‑year‑old and a 19‑year‑old crushed by tractors, and the drivers fled the scene.
On the Diwali holiday, two unrelated road mishaps occurred in the town of Kekri, Rajasthan, resulting in the deaths of two young men. A 30‑year‑old resident, identified as Mukesh Jangid, and a 19‑year‑old, Vinay Pratap Singh, were each run over by tractors while traveling on local roads.
Both incidents involved tractors that struck the victims from behind, leaving them with fatal injuries. After the collisions, the tractor drivers abandoned their vehicles and fled the scene, prompting immediate calls for police assistance from nearby residents.
Local law enforcement arrived, secured the accident sites, and launched an investigation to locate the missing drivers. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in apprehending the suspects and have warned of stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures during festive periods.
Both incidents involved tractors that struck the victims from behind, leaving them with fatal injuries. After the collisions, the tractor drivers abandoned their vehicles and fled the scene, prompting immediate calls for police assistance from nearby residents.
Local law enforcement arrived, secured the accident sites, and launched an investigation to locate the missing drivers. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in apprehending the suspects and have warned of stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures during festive periods.