Family of 4-Year-Old Killed by Car in Jamshedpur Protests, Demands Arrest

Kin Place Aarush’s Body on Road Outside Khalsa School, Refuse to Leave

Key Points:

• Four-year-old Aarush killed by speeding car near Khalsa School on Saturday
• Family stages protest with body, demands arrest of absconding driver
• Police yet to nab accused; family wants school committee to ensure child safety

JAMSHEDPUR – The family of four-year-old Aarush, who was fatally struck by a car near Khalsa School in the Burmamaines police station area, staged a fierce protest on Sunday demanding justice and the arrest of the accused driver.

The grieving relatives placed the child’s body on the road directly outside Khalsa School and sat in a dharna. They made it clear they would not vacate the spot until the accused driver was arrested.

According to information, Aarush had come to the school on Saturday with his grandmother. They had arrived to pick up his brothers after school hours.

While the child played by the roadside near the school, an out-of-control car struck him. He sustained critical injuries in the accident.

The severely injured child was rushed to Tata Main Hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

On Sunday, following the postmortem, the body was handed over to the family. They proceeded directly to the spot outside Khalsa School. In grief and outrage, the relatives held the child and began their protest.

The family accused the police administration of lax action in the case. They pointed out that the accused driver remained at large, still beyond the reach of law enforcement.

“The driver has not been caught even now,” a family member said. “We will not move until there is an arrest.”

The family also wants the police and school committee to hold talks with them. They are seeking assurances that no such accident befalls any other child near the school in the future. In addition, they are demanding the strictest possible punishment for the accused.

Such child fatality incidents in Jamshedpur have repeatedly raised concerns about road safety near school zones. The Burmamaines area has seen similar public outcry in the past over inadequate safety measures near busy roads.