On Monday morning, a female employee of Punjab & Sind Bank was seriously injured in Ajitwal, Moga, after being hit by a speeding car. The injured woman has been identified as Kirandeep Kaur, a resident of Ferozepur. She was taken to Civil Hospital, Moga, for treatment.
According to reports, Kirandeep Kaur had come to the bank in the morning for her duty. While crossing the road in front of the bank, she was hit by a fast-moving car coming from the Ludhiana side.
The impact of the accident was very strong. She fell on the road and suffered serious injuries. People nearby immediately informed the Ajitwal police. SHO Inspector Raj Singh reached the spot with his team and took her to the hospital in his official vehicle.
At Civil Hospital, doctors gave her first aid immediately. She has injuries on her head and other parts of her body. Her treatment is still going on, and doctors are closely monitoring her condition.
Road Accidents in India: Key Facts
Road accidents in India remain a serious crisis. In 2024, total deaths crossed 1.77 lakh, which means around 485 deaths every day.
Early data for 2026 shows that the situation is still worrying, with over 1.7 lakh deaths already reported.
- Main cause: Over-speeding
- High-risk areas: National Highways
- Other factors: Poor road safety measures
In another update, Raviranjan Kumar, a manager at Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank, died in a road accident. He was working at the bank branch in Daili village under Nehusa Panchayat. His family said that he lived in Kazichak area of Barh in Patna district. He used to travel daily between his home and office on his motorcycle.
According to reports, on Friday evening, after finishing his work at the bank, he was returning home on his motorcycle. Near the Gonawan-Chhatiyana intersection, an animal suddenly came onto the road. While trying to save the animal, he lost control of his motorcycle and fell on the road.
He suffered serious injuries, including a head injury and injuries to other parts of his body. With the help of local people, he was taken to a private hospital in Harnaut Bazaar. Doctors gave him first aid there. After that, his family brought him back home.
His family said that his condition became worse during the night. He started feeling restless. They were taking him to the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Barh, but he died on the way.
