Pune: Truck Driver Pushes Injured Man Into Nullah After Running Him Over, Flees Scene
Khadakwasla, 30th March 2025: In a shocking incident near Kirkatwadi on Sinhagad Road, a truck driver ran over a 25-year-old man, pushed him into a nullah, and fled the scene without informing the police. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, came to light only on Saturday morning when locals discovered the body and alerted authorities.
According to Senior Inspector Atul Bhos of Nanded City Police, officers were initially called to the scene following reports of an alleged murder. “Residents informed us that a body had been dumped in the nullah. Our team immediately reached the spot and pulled out the injured man, but he was in critical condition. He was rushed to Sassoon General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival,” Bhos said.
Preliminary findings led the police to suspect foul play due to severe head injuries on the victim, identified as Devanand Margutte (25), a daily wage worker from Kirkatwadi. However, upon reviewing CCTV footage, investigators uncovered the real sequence of events, confirming it was an accident followed by a deliberate attempt to hide the victim.
“The footage showed Margutte stepping out of a roadside eatery and resting near the rear wheel of a parked truck. A short while later, the driver boarded the vehicle, started it, and unknowingly ran over Margutte’s head,” Bhos explained. “Instead of seeking help or informing the authorities, the driver dragged the injured man and dumped him into the nullah before fleeing.”
Police have launched a manhunt for the truck driver, who has been identified from CCTV recordings. Authorities have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
