Kanpur: In a tragic hit-and-run incident on Saturday morning, an elderly couple was killed outside the Anandeshwar Shiv Temple in Kanpur. The accident occurred around 5 a.m. when a car struck the couple, who were sleeping near the temple premises. The driver, who had visited the temple, fled the scene immediately after realizing what had happened.Accident occurred at dawnLocal residents reported that the fatal incident took place shortly after dawn. The elderly couple, estimated to be around 85 or 86 years old, were known to frequent the temple grounds, relying on alms from devotees. The couple was tragically mowed down by a reversing vehicle as the driver was exiting the temple area.CCTV footage under reviewPolice officials have confirmed that both bodies have been sent for a post-mortem examination. Authorities are currently analyzing CCTV footage from cameras installed around the temple complex to help identify the driver responsible for the deadly hit-and-run.We are reviewing the CCTV footage in hopes of quickly identifying and apprehending the person responsible for this tragic incident, said Mahesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kanpur.In #UttarPradeshs #Kanpur, an elderly couple was mowed to death on Saturday morning in a hit-and-run incident outside the Anandeshwar Shiv Temple.The incident took place approximately at 5 am when a driver visiting the temple struck the couple who were sleeping near the temple… pic.twitter.com/VJG1Cav3iu— Hate Detector ๐ (@HateDetectors) September 21, 2024Car managed to enter the templeAccording to Nirbhay Shrivastava, a local security personnel, the car had managed to enter the temple premises despite regular efforts to keep vehicles out. We usually prevent cars from entering, but some people insist on driving in. Last night, a car entered the area, and while reversing, it hit the couple, who were begging near the temple, he said.The incident has left the local community in shock, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.Police investigation underwayKanpur police have launched an active investigation, and authorities are hopeful that the CCTV footage will lead to a swift arrest of the driver involved. The tragic death of the elderly couple has sparked concerns over safety measures around religious sites, where many vulnerable individuals often seek shelter.
