A tragic road accident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district when a CNG auto-rickshaw carrying fourteen pilgrims overturned, leaving twelve individuals injured. The victims, who hail from Jharkhand, had traveled to the region to pay their respects at the revered Sufi shrine of Saint Syed Makhdoom Ashraf in Kichhauchha. According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the vehicle lost control and flipped near Asouwapar Dhovaha, ahead of Bhagahi, sparking immediate rescue efforts by local residents and administration officials.Overloading and Alleged Driver Negligence Cited as Cause of AccidentPreliminary investigations and local accounts indicate that the accident was primarily caused by severe overloading, with fourteen passengers packed into a three-wheeler designed to carry only four. Furthermore, locals alleged that the auto-rickshaw driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the mishap. Upon receiving news of the disaster, Intezamia Committee member Syed Aziz Ashraf promptly contacted the victims to check on their well-being and assured comprehensive support for the medical treatment of those severely hurt.Swift Medical Response and Patient StatusQuick-thinking locals rushed the injured pilgrims to the Community Health Centre in Baskhari via ambulances. Out of the twelve injured, ten individuals—identified as Samreena Khatoon, Sajida, Imran, Gulnaz, Shahnawaz, Shahzadi Bibi, Ajmeri Bibi, Farzana Bibi, Shahroon Bibi, and Najma Bibi, all hailing from Palamu district in Jharkhand—were discharged following primary medical treatment. Meanwhile, two critically injured pilgrims, Samreen and Ali Mohammad, were urgently referred to the Sadarpur Medical College for advanced specialized care. Local police have launched further inquiries into the incident to ensure accountability and promote road safety awareness.
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