Tractor hits motorcycle in Etah, man killed days before daughter's naming ceremony

Etah (UP), Jan 9 (PTI) A 30-year-old man was killed on Friday after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding tractor here, officials said.

The accident occurred near the Ujjapur village turn, leaving the rider critically injured. With the help of locals, the injured man was rushed to a medical college, where doctors declared him dead, police said.

The deceased was identified as Kamal Singh, a resident of Ujjapur village. His family members said his daughter's naming ceremony was scheduled for January 11 and he was returning home after booking a tent for the function.

On receiving information, police reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem examination. The tractor involved in the accident has been seized, while its driver fled the scene, officials said.

Station House Officer (SHO) Vinod Kumar said a case has been registered on the basis of a complaint and further legal action is underway.PTI COR KIS DV DV