Patna, July 10 -- A road blockade and arson were reported at Beur Mor in Patna following the death of a contract lineman, with his family alleging that he was beaten to death by a mob after a child was accidentally hit by his vehicle.

Following the incident on Thursday, police personnel were deployed at the spot to control the situation and restore traffic movement in the area.

Family members of the deceased alleged that the contract lineman was attacked by a mob after a two-year-old child was allegedly run over by his vehicle while it was being reversed.

Speaking to ANI, Anurag, the brother of the deceased lineman, said, "...I don't know what happened when the car was being reversed. A two-year-old child who was playing was run over b...