Pune: Truck Driver Runs Over Man, Pushes Victim Into Nullah, and Flees Scene
Pune News – In a horrifying incident near Kirkatwadi on Sinhagad Road, a truck driver ran over a 25-year-old man, callously pushed him into a nullah, and fled the scene without alerting authorities. The incident occurred late Friday night but was discovered only on Saturday morning when locals spotted the body and informed the police.
Senior Inspector Atul Bhos of Nanded City Police stated that officers initially responded to reports of a possible murder. “Locals reported a body dumped in the nullah. Our team retrieved the injured man, but he was in critical condition. He was rushed to Sassoon General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival,” Bhos said.
The victim, identified as Devanand Margutte (25), a daily wage worker from Kirkatwadi, had severe head injuries, raising suspicions of foul play. However, CCTV footage revealed the shocking truth—the incident was an accident followed by a deliberate cover-up.
“The footage showed Margutte resting near a parked truck’s rear wheel after stepping out of a roadside eatery. The driver later boarded the truck, started it, and accidentally ran over Margutte’s head. Instead of seeking help, the driver dragged the injured man and dumped him into the nullah before escaping,” Bhos explained.
Police have identified the truck driver from CCTV evidence and launched a manhunt. Authorities urge anyone with information to assist in the investigation.
