Kanwariya killed in road crash, protesters block Delhi-Jaipur highway

Kanwariyas held a protest and blocked both sides of the Delhi-Jaipur highway; senior police officers spoke to the protesters following which the road was opened

A 17-year-old kanwariya was killed while two of his associates were critically injured when a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle here early on July 31, triggering protests by kanwarias who blocked the Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Police said the incident occurred around 2.50 a.m. when the kanwar identified as Hemant was headed to Kotputli in Rajasthan.

Soon after the accident, kanwariyas held a protest and blocked both sides of the highway. Senior police officers spoke to the protesters following which the road was opened.

A senior police officer said an FIR has been registered against the truck driver who fled from the spot.