Lorry Accident in Telangana: Endangered Animals Rescued Safely
A lorry carrying endangered animals overturned near the Mondigutta forest check post in Telangana’s Nirmal district. The vehicle was transporting eight crocodiles, two white elephants, two tigers, and other animals from Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Patna to Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru.
Details of the Incident
The accident occurred when the driver, Abdul Mannan Mandal, lost control of the lorry, causing it to crash into cement pillars on NH-44 and overturn. The incident happened on Wednesday at around 1 PM.
Police Action
The Nirmal district Superintendent of Police reported that a case was registered against the driver for rash and negligent driving under Section 281 BNS of Mamada PS. The driver, a resident of Sankpur, Gopal Nagar, West Bengal, was held responsible for the accident.
Animal Safety
Despite the crash, all the animals were safely rescued from the overturned lorry.
Doubts Revealed
Lorry -: A lorry is a large vehicle used to transport goods. In India, it is commonly referred to as a truck.
Endangered Animals -: Endangered animals are species that are at risk of becoming extinct. This means there are very few of them left in the world.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. It was formed in 2014, and its capital city is Hyderabad.
Patna -: Patna is the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. It is located in the eastern part of India.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because of its role as the nation’s leading information technology exporter.
Mondigutta -: Mondigutta is a location in the Nirmal district of Telangana. It is known for its forest check post.
NH-44 -: NH-44 is a National Highway in India. It is the longest national highway in the country, stretching from Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south.
Cement Pillars -: Cement pillars are strong, vertical structures made of cement. They are often used to support buildings or as barriers on roads.
Rash Driving -: Rash driving means driving in a careless or dangerous way. It can lead to accidents and is against the law.