
A 24-year-old migrant gardener, Laal Ji Morya from Uttar Pradesh, was killed near Phullanwal Chowk in Ludhiana after a speeding BMW hit his motorcycle around 11:30 pm on Tuesday. Protesters, alleging police inaction and suspecting the driver’s political connections, laid siege to the chowk, demanding justice. The driver, Rupinder Singh, was later arrested following a two-hour protest. Authorities registered a case against him. The incident sparked concerns over road safety and police response.
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