Latest News | Hyderabad: Man Dies After Skidding While Fleeing Routine Traffic Check

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (PTI) A man riding a bike died on Sunday while allegedly trying to escape a routine traffic check, police said.

The incident occurred in the Balanagar area when the 35-year-old man, a carpenter, was stopped by the traffic police for a routine check.

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The biker attempted to flee but lost control, skidding and falling onto the road. A bus, coming from behind, ran over him, and he died on the spot, police said.

Following the incident, local residents held a protest, blocking the road and blaming a traffic constable for the accident, accusing him of negligence.

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The protesters also alleged that the constable was drunk.

Police said they reviewed CCTV footage, which revealed that the bike rider himself had skidded.

A case was filed against the traffic constable at the Balanagar police station following a complaint by the deceased's brother.

Further investigation is underway.

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