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Chhattisgarh: Two Brothers Killed as Unidentified Vehicle Hits Bike in Surguja on Way to Karma Programme

The brothers, travelling from Ghatbarra, were hit near Salhi on Thursday night. Police are trying to trace the vehicle involved.
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Patrika Desk

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Oct 16, 2026

Surguja Road accident

Road accident: representative image (File Photo)

Two brothers were killed on Thursday night in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district after an unidentified vehicle hit their bike near Salhi Mor (turn) in the Udaipur police station area.

The brothers had left home to watch the Dasai Karma programme being held at Dandgaon. The incident has left the family and the village in mourning.

Brothers Were Going to Watch Dasai Karma

According to available information, the brothers were travelling from Ghatbarra to watch the Dasai Karma programme at Dandgaon.

Between about 8 pm and 9 pm, an unidentified vehicle hit their bike near Salhi Mor. The collision was so severe that both brothers died on the spot.

There was commotion at the site after the accident. On receiving information, the bodies were brought to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Udaipur, with the help of the 112 emergency service.

Police Trying to Trace Unidentified Vehicle

Police have begun an investigation after receiving information about the accident. Efforts are being made to trace the unidentified vehicle involved.

The investigation into the cause of the accident and the identity of the vehicle is continuing. Clear information on other facts about the accident can emerge only after the police investigation.

Bodies to Be Handed Over to Family After Post-Mortem

According to information, the post-mortem of both brothers was scheduled to be held at CHC Udaipur after 10 am on Friday. The bodies were to be handed over to the family afterwards.

The brothers died together before reaching the programme they had left home to watch. Ghatbarra and nearby villages are in mourning.