AMBASSA, January 2 (TIWN): A speeding commander jeep snatched the life of a pedestrian here today at Ambassa. Another person referred to GBP Hospital. Police nabbed the driver of the commander. The incident occurred in front of the CMO Office on Assam-Agartala National Highway around 12 noon.

According to police and locales, cart puller Ranjit Das (55) and his assistant Raju Dhar were crossing on their way with paddy-loaded cart. The speeding commander jeep bearing number TR-04-2146 struck them from behind in high speed. As a result, Ranjit died on spot. Raju was shifted to Kulai District Hospital and then to GBP Hospital. Police succeeded to nab the driver Santu Pal who somehow managed to escape.

Arrested Driver Santu Pal at Ambassa Police Station. TIWN Pic Jan 2