Five Women Killed in Jabalpur Hit-and-Run; Families Demand Compensation

In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, a hit-and-run incident near Barela toll post killed five women labourers and injured several others while they were on a lunch break. The accused driver, identified as Deepak Soni, remains at large, though the vehicle owner is in custody. Families protested on the highway demanding compensation, prompting authorities to announce financial aid ranging from Rs 4-10 lakh for the deceased and injured. Police continue efforts to arrest the driver and provide medical care to victims.