DHAKA, Dec 23, 2021 (BSS) - A sexagenarian was killed as a garbage truck of

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) hit him in front of Rajdhani Super Market under
Wari Police Station in Old Dhaka this morning.

  The deceased was identified as Swapan Kumar Sarkar, 61. Dhaka Metropolitan
Police (DMP)'s Wari Police Station Sub-Inspector (SI) Uzzal Hossain confirmed
the matter to BSS.

  "Although Swapan Kumar's village home is in Nabinagar Police Station of
Brahmanbaria, he is currently living in Gandaria area of the capital," the SI
added.

  He said the accident took place when the truck hit Swapan in front of the
market around 7 am as he was crossing the road.

  Following the accident, Swapan was found bleeding and dead on the street,
the SI said.

  Being informed, police rushed to the spot and recovered the body and
brought it to the police station.

  However, the driver escaped with the killer truck. "Law enforcers are
trying to nab the driver," he continued.

  The police official further said the dead body has been kept at the morgue
of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital (SSMCMH) for autopsy.

  Preparations are underway to take legal action in this regard.