Gurugram, Jul 31 (PTI) A 17-year-old kanwariya was killed while two of his associates were critically injured when a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle here early Wednesday, triggering protests by kanwarias who blocked the Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Police said the incident took place around 2:50 am when the kanwar identified as Hemant was headed to Kotputli in Rajasthan.

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Soon after the accident, kanwariyas held protest and blocked both sides of the highway. Senior police officers spoke to the protesters following which the road was opened.

A senior police officer said an FIR has been registered against the truck driver who fled from the spot.

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