A pall of gloom descended upon the village of Dohar Kalan in Mahendragarh district as news arrived of a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a young Kanwar Yatri in Rohtak. The incident occurred on July 20, 2025, on the National Highway 152D, highlighting the safety risks faced by pilgrims during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.
๐ Fatal Accident on NH-152D
The victim, identified as 22-year-old Ashish Kumar, was returning from Haridwar carrying the holy ‘Dak Kanwar’ (a time-bound run with Gangajal). According to police reports, Ashish was struck by a speeding unidentified vehicle near Kalanaur in the Rohtak district.
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The Incident: Ashish was making his way towards his hometown when the vehicle hit him on the highway.
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Emergency Response: Fellow pilgrims and local residents rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival due to severe injuries.
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Sole Breadwinner: Reports indicate that Ashish was the only son of his parents, intensifying the tragedy for the grieving family.
๐ Police Action and Safety Concerns
The Rohtak Police have registered a case against the unknown driver and launched a manhunt to trace the vehicle involved. The body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination, and his last rites were performed in his native village on Saturday amidst a large gathering of mourners.
This incident has once again brought to the fore the critical issue of pilgrim safety on Haryana’s highways. Despite separate lanes being designated for Kanwariyas, high-speed traffic on expressways like NH-152D continues to pose a severe threat. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to speed limits during the Yatra season.
