VASCO
A pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a forklift at Mormugao Port late Sunday night.
The deceased has been identified as Dyanesh Harmalkar (53) of Headland Sada, Mormugao.
According to police, the incident occurred around 10 pm when the accused, Mohammad Furakan Khan, a native of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, was operating a forklift. While reversing the machine, Khan allegedly drove in a negligent manner and struck Harmalkar, causing serious injuries to his chest and shoulder.
The injured was rushed to Sub-District Hospital, Chicalim, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Mormugao Police visited SGDH, Margao, and conducted an inquest panchanama.
The body was sent for a post-mortem examination and later handed over to the family for final rites.
Mormugao Police have registered an offence under Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 134(a)(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Yeshwant Raikar under the supervision of PI Dheeraj Devidas and the guidance of Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam.
