Seven-year-old boy crushed to death by tractor in Paliganj, Bihar; accident occurred during ploughing in field

A tragic incident has come to light in Paliganj, Bihar. On Tuesday morning, a seven-year-old boy was crushed by a tractor while ploughing a field, leading to his immediate death. Local residents stated that the child was playing in a nearby field when he was accidentally run over by the tractor driver.

As soon as the incident was reported, villagers rushed the child to a nearby primary health centre, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. The boy’s family alleged that the tractor driver had been negligent, leading to the accident. The police have initiated an investigation and are questioning the tractor driver.

Local administration officials revealed that the child belonged to the family that owned the field and was assisting with the ploughing work. However, the tractor driver failed to pay attention, resulting in the tragedy. The police have registered a case against the tractor driver and have begun the process of arresting him.

Residents at the scene expressed outrage and demanded a fair investigation by the police. Local leaders have also condemned the incident and offered condolences to the deceased’s family. The police have registered a case against the tractor driver under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).