Motorcyclist dies, 2 pillion riders injured

Excelsior Correspondent

MENDHAR, Apr 5: A motorcyclist died while two pillion riders sustained critical injuries in a road accident in Bhatidhar area of Mendhar, here this morning.
The deceased motorcyclist, identified as Mohd Zaheer (27), son of Ashiq Hussain of Bhatidhar, was a B Ed student, who reportedly died on the spot.
The injured have been identified as Maqbool Hussain (7) son of Abdul Hameed and Mohd Maqbool (42) son of Bader Din of Bhatidar.
The mishap occurred today in the morning when the motorcycle (JK12-2304) collided with road roller while black-topping was being carried out by the concerned authority.
Meanwhile, local residents of the area protested against PWD authorities following the student’s death in road mishap.