Navami Tragedy in Tripura: 17-Year-Old Killed in Chakmaghat Road Accident
Tragedy struck Chakmaghat on Navami night when a scooter carrying two 17-year-olds reportedly crashed near Loknath Ashram. Jit Sarkar died, while Deep Chowdhury was referred to GBP Hospital in Agartala for advanced treatment.
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Teliamura: A 17-year-old boy died and another teenager was critically injured in a scooter accident near Loknath Ashram at Chakmaghat on the Assam–Agartala National Highway on Tuesday night.
The deceased was identified as Jit Sarkar, while the injured teenager was identified as Deep Chowdhury, also aged 17.
According to local sources, the two were travelling on a red scooter from Teliamura towards Chakmaghat when the vehicle reportedly lost control and crashed near Loknath Ashram.
Local residents rushed to the scene after hearing the impact and informed emergency services. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rescued both teenagers and took them to Teliamura Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Doctors declared Jit Sarkar dead, while Deep Chowdhury was referred to GBP Hospital in Agartala for further treatment due to his critical condition.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about speeding, road safety and underage driving. Police have reportedly begun investigating the accident and seized the scooter.
The tragedy has left the local community mourning during the Durga Puja celebrations.
