MIAO, Nov 20: A dumper truck carrying bituminous mixed gravels from Kharshang to Miao ran over one Lalu Yadav at around 3.30 pm on Saturday, killing him on spot.
Aged around 18 years, Yadav was a resident of Miao.
The incident took place near the graveyard on the Miao-Namphai road, when the truck without a number plate, rammed over late Yadav, son of Swaminath Yadav.
However, the driver of the dumper fled away from the scene, leaving behind the truck on the road.
On receipt of information about the incident, Miao SDPO Tasi Darang, Miao PS OC, Inspector R Khomrang and SI J Aran, with available force rushed to the spot and arrested the absconding accused driver within a few hours,.
The investigation of the case has been taken up after registering a case vide Miao PS Case no. 34/17 U/S 279/304(A) PIC.
The driver of the truck is reportedly working under M/S Genesis Multi Tech Company of Tinsukia, Assam.
The dead body of the deceased has been handed over to relatives after observing all the legal formalities, according to Miao SDPO.
