Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Photographer Killed in Uttarakhand Roadwork Dispute
A photographer named Suman Devrani was killed in Uttarakhand after a disagreement with a Poclain machine operator.
Devrani and his friends were returning from a wedding when they encountered roadwork.
After an argument about late-night work, the operator attacked Devrani with the machine, leading to fatal injuries.
The police are investigating the incident and the missing witnesses.
The operator fled the scene.
The victim's family is seeking justice.
A photographer, Suman Devrani, was killed in Uttarakhand after an altercation with a Poclain operator.
The incident occurred in Satpuli, Pauri district, when Devrani and his friends were returning from a wedding.
Devrani objected to late-night roadwork, leading to a dispute with the operator, Praveen Singh.
Singh attacked Devrani with the machine's arm, causing fatal head injuries.
Police are investigating, while the operator fled and witnesses disappeared from the scene.
- Who
- Suman Devrani, a photographer, was killed by Praveen Singh, the Poclain operator.
- What
- A photographer was fatally attacked by a Poclain operator following a dispute over roadwork.
- When
- Saturday night.
- Where
- Satpuli, Uttarakhand’s Pauri district.
- Why
- A disagreement over late-night road work caused the operator to attack the photographer.
Unknown
Family's Demands
Justice for the Victim
Unknown
Unknown.
Family's Demands
Family demands the arrest of the operator and investigation into the disappearance of witnesses.
- Location of Incident
- Pauri district, Uttarakhand
- Victim
- Suman Devrani, 31
- Accused
- Praveen Singh, Jyotirmath, Chamoli district
- Incident Location
- Satpuli, Uttarakhand
- Victim's Occupation
- Wedding photography
- Road
- National Highway 534
