A horrific accident on the Kota-Dausa Mega Highway near Papdi Bridge in Bundi district’s Dei Kheda police station area claimed three lives and left eight others critically injured on January 4 (Sunday). An out-of-control truck plowed into a group of Chauth Mata pilgrims walking on foot, then flipped over, crushing victims under its load of cotton. Chaos ensued as locals mounted a desperate rescue, with police now probing the driver’s role in the tragedy.






