One killed in Jhalokati road accident

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JHALOKATI, March 2, 2019 (BSS) – An elderly person was killed as a battery run auto rickshaw hit him on Barishal-Jhalokati Road this morning.

The deceased was identified as Jalaluddin Hawlader, hailed from Krishnakathi area under Sadar Upazila.

Officer-in-Charge of Jhalokati Sadar Thana Shonit Kumar Gayen said the accident took place at around 10 am when Jalaluddin crossing the road in Krishnakathi area. He died on the way to Sher e Bangla Medical Collage Hospital.

Police arrested the driver of the auto rickshaw.