SaralnamaA road accident in Chatra district, Jharkhand on led to protests. A 19-year-old youth was hit by an unknown vehicle near Hosil village on the Jori-Pratappur main road. The victim's family rushed him to hospitals, but he died around 2 PM due to lack of timely treatment. Angry relatives and villagers blocked the road, protesting against poor healthcare services. They claimed the ambulance was delayed and doctors were negligent. Police arrived to calm the situation. The incident has exposed the poor state of healthcare in border areas. Villagers demanded immediate improvements to prevent future deaths. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 22:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A road accident in Chatra district, Jharkhand on 25 Aug 2023 led to protests
- A 19-year-old youth was hit by an unknown vehicle near Hosil village on the Jori-Pratappur main road
- The victim's family rushed him to hospitals, but he died around 2 PM due to lack of timely treatment