Tragedy Strikes Tourist Group in Himachal due to Shooting Stones

A tourist from Madhya Pradesh was killed and three others injured when their vehicle was struck by shooting stones in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The accident occurred as the tourists were traveling from Manali to Chandigarh. The injured were rushed to AIIMS Bilaspur for treatment.

A tourist from Madhya Pradesh lost his life while three others were injured when their vehicle was struck by shooting stones in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, according to the local police.

The victim, identified as Kalyan Dhakad (35), along with injured companions Mahesh Dhakad, Suniel Dhakad, and Sudeep Jadaun, all residents of Chorpura in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, were traveling from Manali to Chandigarh on Thursday night.

The vehicle met with the tragic accident near Tunnel no. 2 Kiratpur-Ner Chowk in Thapna village, Bilaspur. Promptly alerted to the incident, police arrived at the scene and transported the victims to AIIMS Bilaspur, where Kalyan Dhakad was declared dead on arrival. The other three passengers continue to receive medical care. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bilaspur Madan Dhiman stated that an investigation into the incident is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)