Ludhiana, March 4: A 24-year-old man lost his life Tuesday night in a high-speed hit-and-run involving a BMW, triggering intense protests against alleged police inaction in Ludhiana. The deceased, Laalji Morya, resided in Dev Colony and was returning from work when the speeding car collided with his motorcycle near Phullanwal Chowk.
Family members and local residents accused the police of favoring the driver, whom they described as a person of significant influence. The protesters stated that despite catching the driver at the scene and delivering him to custody, the police permitted his release without filing charges. They further noted that the vehicle was hidden at a commercial site nearby rather than being processed as evidence.
“Initially, the police did not disclose the details of the vehicle,” the protesters asserted. They maintained that the road blockade was a direct response to the department’s attempt to facilitate a private settlement between the influential suspect and the grieving family. The crowd affirmed their resolve to occupy the intersection until the driver is re-arrested and a first information report (FIR) is lodged.
The victim, a native of Uttar Pradesh, died shortly after reaching the hospital due to the impact of the crash. As the standoff continues, the local community has raised slogans against the administration, demanding an impartial investigation. The protesters declared that the recovery of the car by the public, rather than the police, served as clear evidence of a lapse in official duty.
