Tragedy on the Expressway: Couple's Death Raises Safety Concerns

A couple from Rajasthan tragically died after their car was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Their bodies were discovered the following morning amid concerns over inadequate surveillance and delayed emergency response. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the oversight.

In a tragic incident Wednesday night, a couple from Rajasthan lost their lives when their car was struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Despite government claims of constant surveillance, no emergency services arrived at the scene until Thursday morning.

The deceased, Lachhi Ram and Kusumlata, were traveling to Delhi when the accident occurred. Their family was unaware of the tragedy until the next day due to unreachable mobile phones. Devi Singh, a family member, lamented the lack of timely assistance which could potentially have helped.

This tragic event has sparked questions about the effectiveness of the expressway patrol system. Pramod Kaushik of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway announced an investigation to understand how such a tragic negligence happened, aiming to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)