BUDAUN, UTTAR PRADESH (Tuesday, April 7, 2026) — A tragic road accident on the Budaun-Agra road claimed the lives of two young men late Monday night. The victims were traveling by motorcycle when they were struck head-on by a speeding car near the Bitroi railway crossing, under the jurisdiction of the Mujaria Police Station.
The Incident: A Late-Night Tragedy
The collision occurred around 11:30 PM on Monday as the victims were returning from a solemn family obligation.
- The Victims: * Akash (20): A local resident of the Mujaria area in Budaun.
- Sumit (21): Akash’s brother-in-law, hailing from the neighboring Sambhal district.
- The Circumstances: The duo was returning home after attending the funeral rites of a relative at the Kachhla Ganga Ghat.
- The Crash: Reports indicate a fast-moving car traveling in the opposite direction lost control and rammed into the motorcycle. The impact was so severe that both men reportedly died on the spot.
Investigation and Legal Action
The Mujaria Police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and have initiated a search for the driver of the offending vehicle.
| Case Detail | Information |
| Location | Budaun-Agra Road, near Bitroi Railway Crossing. |
| Offending Vehicle | Unidentified speeding car (Driver fled the scene). |
| Status of Victims | Bodies sent for post-mortem examination. |
| Legal Charges | FIR being registered under sections for Causing Death by Negligence (Section 106 of the BNS). |
Search for the Accused
Police officials confirmed that the car driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene immediately after the accident. Teams are currently:
- Scanning CCTV footage from nearby toll plazas and the railway crossing.
- Tracing the vehicle’s registration number to identify the owner.
- Questioning potential witnesses who may have seen the vehicle’s movement prior to the crash.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Two killed as speeding car hits motorcycle in UP’s Budaun” (April 7, 2026).
- The Week: “UP: Two cousins killed in road accident in Budaun” (April 7, 2026).
- Local News Report: “Budaun-Agra road accident: Two youths die returning from Kachhla Ghat” (April 7, 2026).
- Official Statement: SHO, Mujaria Police Station (April 7, 2026).
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