Rupnagar: Two young men lost their lives in a tragic road accident after their motorcycle crashed into a stationary truck on a flyover near Malakpur village in Rupnagar district.
The deceased have been identified as Manpreet Singh Mani Mahadev and Harikirat Singh Harry, both residents of Ghanaula village. According to information received, the two friends were returning home after visiting a religious place when the accident occurred.
Heavy rainfall was reported in the area during the night, and while travelling back towards their village, their motorcycle reportedly rammed into a truck parked on the Malakpur flyover. The impact of the collision left both riders critically injured.
Family members said Manpreet Singh, popularly known as Mani Mahadev, worked in religious tableaux and performances during jagratas and also operated a salon in Ghanauli. Harikirat Singh, known as Harry, was employed as a makeup artist in the film industry. The two had shared a close friendship since childhood.
Following the accident, personnel of the Road Safety Force rushed to the spot and shifted the injured youths to the Government Hospital in Rupnagar. However, doctors declared both of them dead on arrival.
Harry was reportedly the sole son of his family and the only earning member of the household, making the tragedy even more devastating for his relatives.
Inspector Sunny Khanna of Sadar Rupnagar police station said the bodies have been kept in the mortuary of the Government Hospital, Rupnagar, for post-mortem examination. Police have taken the vehicles involved into custody and initiated further legal proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over Ghanaula village, where both youths were well known and deeply connected to the local community.
