Punjab: Speeding car kills 13-yr-old girl
Babushahi Bureau
Phillaur/Jalandhar, January 25, 2026:A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl in village Gara under Phillaur subdivision of Jalandhar district on Saturday, after she was hit by a speeding car while walking along the roadside.
The deceased has been identified as Muskan, a Class VI student, who was returning home with her aunt after paying obeisance at a nearby Gurdwara Sahib. According to information, the car struck the girl from behind, throwing her onto the road and causing fatal injuries. She died on the spot due to the impact.
The incident has left the victim’s family and local residents in deep shock and mourning.
Upon receiving information, the local police rushed to the spot, took custody of the body and initiated legal proceedings. Police officials said that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the accident, including the speed of the vehicle and the identity of the driver.
Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation, police added.