Mohali, March 24 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Mohali has awarded Rs.22 lakh as compensation to the family of a 35-year-old man who died after being run over by a truck near Baghapurana in Moga district in December 2024.

The tribunal held truck driver Mohinder Singh responsible for the fatal accident, observing that the crash occurred due to rash and negligent driving. The tribunal directed the driver, the vehicle owner and the insurance company concerned to pay the compensation jointly and severally.

As per the claim, the deceased, Balbahadur Singh, was riding his motorcycle on the Smalsar-Baghapurana road on December 28, 2024, when a speeding truck hit him from behind near Baghapurana bus stand. He fell onto the road...