A man was killed after an SUV struck his motorcycle on Sanoli Road in the city. The deceased was identified as Manoj, a resident of Dhoop Singh Nagar, who worked at a private factory. His family has demanded action against the driver.

According to family members, Manoj was returning home from work with a friend after finishing his shift. As they reached Sanoli Road, a speeding SUV hit his motorcycle head-on. The impact threw Manoj onto the road, and he died at the scene from his injuries.

Scores of commuters gathered at the spot and alerted the police. Officers arrived and took the injured to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared Manoj dead. Meanwhile, the driver of the SUV fled the scene.

The family said some commuters noted down the vehicle’s registration number and handed it over to the police. Manoj’s body was sent to the mortuary at the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The police have begun an investigation into the incident.