Panchkula, Sept. 7 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Panchkula, has awarded a compensation of Rs.45.47 lakh to the family of a 52-year-old Punjab National Bank employee who died in a road accident. The claim petition was filed in August of last year by the deceased, Vinod Kumar's wife, Paul Kaur from Kalka, and his three children.

The accident occurred on August 23, 2024, when Vinod Kumar was walking with his wife on the Kalka-Shimla Highway. An Activa scooter, driven by Manav Puri of Kalka, allegedly struck him in a rash and negligent manner. Vinod Kumar sustained multiple injuries and succumbed to them the following day. An FIR was registered against the scooter's rider.

Vinod Kumar, who was an office assistant at PNB Sect...