India, July 10 -- Three men were killed in a hit-and-run accident after a speeding SUV allegedly hit them from behind and dragged one of the injured for about 50 to 100 metres before fleeing the spot in Greater Noida's Jewar on Wednesday night.

Police said a case was registered at Jewar police station, and the car was identified with the registration number noted down by locals and also captured in CCTV cameras. The driver was arrested late Thursday evening.

Police identified the deceased by their single names as Karan, 22, Vishwajeet, 24, and Mithun, 25, all natives of Araria in Bihar. They were residing in rented accommodation in Nimka village of Greater Noida's Jewar and worked as daily wagers in agricultural fields.

On Wednesday ar...