Archive · 11 Dec 2025
176 Killed in Road Accidents in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum
In Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, 176 people have died in 273 road accidents this year.
Over 100 of these deaths happened because people were not following traffic rules, like not wearing helmets or seat belts, driving too fast, or driving on the wrong side of the road.
The officials are trying to make people more aware of road safety, especially with the New Year celebrations coming up.
They will be checking vehicles and doing breath tests to stop drunk driving.
A man named Dharni Das was rewarded for helping a road accident victim get to the hospital quickly.
176 people have died in 273 road accidents in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district this year.
Over 100 of these deaths are linked to violations of traffic rules, including not wearing helmets or seat belts, speeding, and wrong-side driving.
Officials are intensifying awareness campaigns about road safety.
Vehicle checking drives and breath analyzer tests will be conducted to prevent drunk driving during New Year celebrations.
Dharni Das was rewarded for being a Good Samaritan by taking a road accident victim to the hospital during the golden hour.
- Who
- Residents and officials of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district
- What
- 176 deaths in 273 road accidents, with over 100 linked to traffic rule violations
- When
- So far this year, with upcoming New Year celebrations mentioned
- Where
- Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, including Jadugora
- Why
- Violations of traffic rules, including not wearing helmets or seat belts, speeding, and wrong-side driving
- Total Deaths
- 176
- Total Accidents
- 273
- Deaths Due to Traffic Rule Violations
- Over 100
- Common Violations
- Not wearing helmets/seat belts, speeding, wrong-side driving
- Good Samaritan Reward
- Rs 2,000 cash reward and citation