VASCO
A woman lost her life while another person sustained injuries after an EV KTC bus allegedly rammed into their scooter near the Cabral petrol pump at Verna on Tuesday evening.
According to Verna police, the accident occurred at around 5.55 pm when the KTC bus, driven by Gajanan Bhandari of Netravali-Sanguem, was proceeding from Panaji towards Margao.
On reaching near the petrol pump, the bus reportedly struck a scooter from behind, causing the rider and pillion to fall on the road.
The scooter rider, identified as Nitikesh Pujari of Dabolim-Vasco, and the pillion rider, Mizba Inus Beg from Curchorem, sustained serious injuries. They were immediately shifted for medical attention; however, Mizba Beg later succumbed to her injuries.
Police said an inquest panchanama was conducted and the body was sent for post-mortem examination. The body was later handed over to the family for final rites.
Verna police have registered a case under Sections 281 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the bus driver for rash and negligent driving.
The investigation is being conducted by PSI Pramila Fernandes under the supervision of PI Anand Shirodkar and the guidance of Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam.
