Two Rice Mill Workers Die in Kodad Road Accident
A tragic road accident in Kodad, Suryapet district, has resulted in the deaths of two young migrant rice mill workers. Rajesh, aged 22, and Shivaji, aged 23, both natives of Bihar, were found deceased on the service road adjacent to the national highway during the early hours of Saturday. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The victims had been employed at a local rice mill in Kodad for the past two years. The incident underscores the risks faced by migrant workers and the importance of road safety, particularly on national highway service roads.
Incident Details
According to local police, the two workers borrowed a colleague’s motorcycle on Friday night. Their intention was to purchase liquor. After consuming alcohol at a local shop, they were traveling on the highway service road when the accident occurred sometime after midnight.
Locals discovered the bodies on Saturday morning and immediately alerted authorities. The scene of the accident was the Srirangapuram bypass road, where the bodies were found on boulders in the open space between the service road and adjacent fields.
Police Investigation
Kodad town inspector Shivashankar Naik stated that an examination of the accident site revealed tire marks on an electric pole. This suggests that their motorcycle may have collided with the pole, causing them to fall onto the roadside boulders.
The police have since shifted the bodies for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. A case has been registered under Section 106(1) of the BNS, pertaining to causing death by negligence. The investigation is ongoing to fully understand the sequence of events leading to this fatal accident.
Key facts
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Rajesh (22) and Shivaji (23) |
| Origin | Bihar, India |
| Location | Kodad, Suryapet district, Telangana |
| Incident | Fatal road accident on national highway service road |
| Cause | Suspected collision with an electric pole after consuming alcohol |
| Police Action | Case registered under BNS Section 106(1), investigation ongoing |
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
The tragic loss of Rajesh and Shivaji highlights broader concerns regarding road safety, especially for those working in industrial areas often located near busy highways. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with impaired driving and the need for heightened awareness among all road users. For migrant workers, who may not always be familiar with local road conditions or safety regulations, such incidents can be particularly devastating. Local authorities continue to urge caution and adherence to traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies.
Source: Times of India – Hyderabad, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/2-rice-mill-workers-die-in-road-accident-at-kodad/articleshow/132041326.cms