Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Speeding Car Kills Four Kanwariyas in Gwalior
A car accident in Gwalior, India, during a religious event called the Kanwar Yatra, resulted in four deaths and two injuries.
The accident happened when a speeding car hit devotees walking on the roadside.
The driver initially ran away but was later caught by the police.
The government is providing financial aid to the families of those who died and is helping the injured.
People protested at the scene after the accident.
A speeding car hit Kanwar Yatra devotees in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Four devotees died, and two others were injured in the accident.
The incident occurred at around 2 AM on Shivpuri Link Road.
The car driver fled the scene but was later arrested by the police.
Chief Minister announced financial assistance for the deceased's families.
- Who
- Four Kanwar Yatra devotees (Puran Banjara, Ramesh Banjara, Dinesh, and Dharmendra) were killed; the driver of the car.
- What
- A speeding car hit Kanwar Yatra devotees, resulting in four deaths and two injuries.
- When
- Around 2 AM on Wednesday.
- Where
- Shivpuri Link Road near Agra-Mumbai National Highway (NH-3) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- One of the car's tires burst, causing the driver to lose control and hit the devotees.
Public Response
Official Response
Public Reaction
Public Response
Angry locals staged a protest demanding the arrest of the culprits.
Official Response
The incident is a tragic accident.
- Location
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday (unspecified)
- Victims
- Four dead, two injured
- Cause
- Speeding car, tire burst
- Driver Status
- Arrested
- Assistance
- Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to each deceased family