An elderly retired panchayat secretary, 70-year-old Brajnandan Yadav, died in a road accident on NH-27 in the Phulparas police station area of Madhubani district on Monday. The incident occurred near the Phulparas Purwari Toll when a speeding Scorpio, while overtaking a truck, struck Yadav who was crossing the road.

Critically injured, Yadav was immediately rushed to Phulparas Sub-Divisional Hospital by locals, where doctors declared him dead upon examination. The deceased was identified as a resident of Phulparas Purwari Toll.

Upon learning of the incident, family members and local villagers were overcome with anger. Enraged, they blocked NH-27, demanding compensation and stringent action against the responsible driver. The road blockade led to long queues of vehicles on the national highway, disrupting traffic for approximately one hour.

Eyewitnesses reported that Brajnandan Yadav was crossing NH-27 for some work when the accident occurred. The speeding Scorpio, after hitting him, fled the scene. Phulparas police arrived at the spot to manage the situation. Police and local residents persuaded the villagers to end the protest, and after about an hour, the blockade was lifted, and traffic on NH-27 returned to normal.

Police have seized the truck and the Scorpio involved in the accident. Station House Officer Vikram Acharya stated that the body has been sent to Madhubani for post-mortem, and an investigation into the matter is underway. Further legal action is being pursued.