One person named Yasin Ali (45) has been killed when the vehicle(Locally called Votvotty) ran over him on the Dhaka-Bogura highway at Sherpur upazila of Bogura district.
The accident took place at Chonka Bazar area around 2 pm on Sunday (October 1). The deceased Yasin Ali is the son of deceased Golzar Ali of Gwaljani village of Sughat Union of the upazila.
It is known that Yasin Ali has been sick for several days.That’s why he was coming to Sherpur from home for treatment from doctor.He was standing on the road side and waiting for the car in Bazar area.At that time, an unknown coach was leaving from Dhaka. Votvoty laden with wood ran over him as a result Yasin Ali died on the spot.
In this regard, Abdul Wadud, in charge of Sherpur Highway Police Camp said that the votvotty has been detained.” “However, the driver could not be arrested as he fled. After the legal process, the body will be handed over to the family.” he added.