Heartbreak in Kalka: Two Lives, Including a Teenager, Lost in Tragic Mini-Truck Accident

It’s with a heavy heart that we share truly tragic news from Kalka, a quiet town in Panchkula. A horrific accident unfolded on Saturday night, claiming the lives of two individuals – a young 17-year-old boy, Anubhav, and an adult man, estimated to be around 45 years old, whose identity is yet to be fully confirmed. Both were residents of Kalka, and their sudden demise has undoubtedly sent ripples of sorrow through the local community.

The incident, as reported by authorities, occurred near the Kali Mata Temple on the Kalka-Barwala road. Imagine, if you will, just walking along the roadside, perhaps heading home after an evening out or simply taking a stroll. That's precisely what Anubhav and the other victim were doing when, without warning, a mini-truck struck them from behind. The impact must have been absolutely devastating, a moment that instantly turned ordinary into tragedy.

What makes this even more distressing is the immediate aftermath. The driver of the mini-truck, later identified as Pardeep Singh, aged 25 and hailing from Rampur Seudi, didn't stop to help. Instead, in a shocking and deeply irresponsible act, he abandoned his vehicle – bearing the Haryana registration number HR 68 B 2769 – and fled the scene, leaving the injured victims and the wreckage behind. It’s hard to fathom such a lack of humanity.

Local police were quickly on the scene, and the two injured men were rushed to Civil Hospital Kalka. However, due to the severity of their injuries, they were subsequently referred to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Despite the best efforts, both Anubhav and the unidentified man sadly succumbed to their injuries at PGIMER, turning a dire situation into an irreparable loss.

Investigating officials at the Kalka police station didn't waste any time. A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, specifically 279 for rash driving and 304-A for causing death by negligence. The good news, if there can be any in such circumstances, is that the accused driver, Pardeep Singh, was apprehended by the police on Sunday. He's now in custody, and the legal process will undoubtedly unfold as the community grapples with this profound loss. Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of the victims during this incredibly difficult time.