Tragic Death of Welder in Lucknow as Car Accident Occurs During Parking
Lucknow welder dies after neighbour’s car runs over him while parking

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A 35-year-old welder, Ajaz ur Rahman, died in Lucknow's Nishatganj area after being run over by a neighbor's car while walking home. The 65-year-old driver, Anil Kumar Singh, has been detained and charged with negligence. The incident has sparked tensions in the community, leading to temporary unrest.
- 01Ajaz ur Rahman was walking home around 10:30 PM after dinner when the accident occurred.
- 02The driver, Anil Kumar Singh, is a retired government employee who allegedly parked his car recklessly.
- 03Ajaz was critically injured and later died during treatment at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
- 04Police have registered a case under sections 106 (1) and 281 of the BNS.
- 05Tensions rose in the community, prompting police to intervene and prevent potential protests.
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In a tragic incident in Lucknow's Nishatganj area, 35-year-old welder Ajaz ur Rahman, also known as Rahman Khan, was killed after being run over by a neighbor's car late Friday night. The accident occurred around 10:30 PM as Ajaz was walking home after dinner. His family claims that the driver, 65-year-old Anil Kumar Singh, was parking his car in a reckless manner when he struck Ajaz, causing severe injuries. Despite being rushed to Bhau Rao Deoras Hospital and later referred to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Ajaz succumbed to his injuries. Following the incident, police detained Singh and registered a case under relevant sections of the law. The situation escalated briefly as family members and locals threatened to protest, leading to police intervention to maintain order. Authorities ensured that the body was escorted to the graveyard for the last rites under police supervision, aiming to prevent further unrest in the community.
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The incident has caused significant distress in the Nishatganj community, highlighting concerns over road safety and driver negligence.
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