A 25-year-old motorcyclist, Mohammad Ashiq, died on the spot in a tragic road accident near Satdob in the Ranipatra Muffasil police station area of Purnea district on Saturday night. Ashiq, son of Mohammad Sharif and a resident of Aga Tola, was returning home from Belauri market after buying meat when an uncontrolled and speeding unknown vehicle hit his bike from behind.

Following the accident, Ashiq's family was devastated. Enraged villagers blocked the Purnea-Katihar main road, demanding proper compensation and strict action against the responsible vehicle. They staged a protest, including arson, bringing traffic to a standstill.

Upon receiving information about the road blockade and unrest, Muffasil SHO Vivek Kumar and Circle Officer Anshu Kumar, along with a large police force, immediately reached the scene. Officials spent considerable time pacifying the agitated crowd and family members. The CO and SHO assured them of appropriate compensation as per government rules and legal action after identifying the unknown vehicle. Following these assurances, the villagers lifted the blockade, and police restored traffic flow. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem.

Mohammad Ashiq's wife, Shama Khatoon, stated that her husband had left home around 3 PM on Saturday for Belauri market, promising to bring meat for a family dinner. Tragically, his life was cut short on his way back near Satdob.