Man run over by speeding vehicle in Dumka

A man was killed after being run over by a speeding unidentified vehicle on the Dumka-Bhagalpur main road in the Jansdiha police station area of Dumka district.

According to police sources, the deceased was identified as Ghutru Kunwar, a resident of Balwara village.

Police said Kunwar was riding his motorcycle and was returning home from Nonihaat when the unidentified vehicle hit him. He died on the spot in the accident.

After being alerted by local residents, police reached the spot and sent the body to Dumka Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination.

The deceased's wife subsequently lodged an FIR in connection with the incident. Police have launched an investigation to identify the vehicle and its driver.