Two pedestrians were injured in Harlakhi police station area of Madhubani district on the evening of September 18 when they were hit by a speeding e-rickshaw. The incident occurred near Hatwariya Office Toll. Anil Kumar Jha, a resident of Kasera, sustained serious injuries in the accident. The police have arrested the e-rickshaw driver, Sushil Yadav, and sent him to judicial custody.

According to information, Sagar Kumar Jha and Anil Kumar Jha, both residents of Kasera, were walking home after discussing items at Jitendra Hardware shop and meeting Dr. Ram Vinay Mishra. Suddenly, a blue e-rickshaw coming from behind hit Anil Kumar Jha at high speed and negligently. After being hit, Anil Kumar Jha fell face down on the road and was dragged for some distance. He suffered a severe head injury and became unconscious due to excessive bleeding.

As per the complaint, the driver attempted to flee the scene after the accident, but Sagar Jha apprehended him. The injured Anil Kumar Jha was taken to Harlakhi PHC in the same e-rickshaw for treatment. After primary treatment, doctors referred him to Paras Hospital in Darbhanga for better medical care. Meanwhile, the driver again tried to escape, but people caught him and handed him over to the police. The driver was identified as Sushil Yadav, a resident of Potgah.

Case number 404/26 has been registered at Harlakhi police station in this matter. In-charge Station House Officer Aftab Alam stated that the accused was sent to judicial custody on Sunday.