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Teen biker killed in Jalandhar after colliding with exposed sewage pipe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:52 AM
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A 17‑year‑old boy from Dhesiyan Kahna village in Jalandhar district died when his motorcycle hit a sewage pipe lying on the road.
A tragic road accident occurred in the village of Dhesiyan Kahna, which falls under the Goraya police station in Jalandhar district, Punjab. The victim, a 17‑year‑old boy named Harmanveer, was riding his motorcycle when he struck a sewage pipe that was protruding onto the carriageway. The impact caused severe injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local police arrived promptly and cordoned off the area. They have begun an investigation to determine why the pipe was exposed and whether any negligence contributed to the fatal collision. The incident has prompted calls for better road maintenance in the region.
Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on rural roads, especially where utility infrastructure may be compromised, and have pledged to clear the hazard and inspect similar sites nearby.
Local police arrived promptly and cordoned off the area. They have begun an investigation to determine why the pipe was exposed and whether any negligence contributed to the fatal collision. The incident has prompted calls for better road maintenance in the region.
Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on rural roads, especially where utility infrastructure may be compromised, and have pledged to clear the hazard and inspect similar sites nearby.