Raipur, October 15. Three people, including Adhin Mohle, the brother of Mungeli MLA Punnulal Mohle, died on Thursday morning after a speeding pickup truck rammed into them at Dashrangpur village in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district. The other victims were Ballu Baghel, son of Tijau Ram, and Ganga Ram, a resident of Rehunta.

The incident occurred at approximately 6 am in Dashrangpur, the MLA’s native village. Adhin Mohle was on a morning walk and was standing by the roadside outside his house, talking with several people, when the out-of-control pickup truck struck them. The collision resulted in three deaths on the spot.

According to eyewitnesses, the driver fled immediately after the collision. The identity of the vehicle’s owner and driver, along with its registration number, has not yet been established. CCTV cameras captured a pickup travelling from Takhatpur towards Mungeli around the time of the accident. Police are examining the footage to identify the vehicle and trace the driver. However, officials said that the vehicle’s involvement must be confirmed through a thorough investigation.

After receiving news of the incident, MLA Punnulal Mohle reached the district hospital. Following the post-mortem examinations, he paid tribute to the deceased. Local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, workers and supporters also gathered at the hospital.

The tragedy has plunged Dashrangpur and the surrounding areas into grief. The last rites of Adhin Mohle are scheduled to take place at 3 pm today in his native village.

Police said the exact cause of the accident and the driver’s responsibility will be established after the investigation is completed.