Ludhiana, Nov 24: In yet another case of mob justice, a man was allegedly beaten to death after his car ran over a child who died in Ludhiana. The 45-year-old man was reportedly beaten to death by a mob at Ludhiana’s Tibba road. Reports say the agitated people surrounded him, attacked his car and beat him up when the child died after being run over by him. Also Read - Punjab: Three Dead After Two-storey Building Collapses in Mohali

The incident happened on Thursday evening after a speeding car hit four children sitting outside their home in Mahatma Enclave of Tibba Road. One the children, Arman, died on the spot while the other three kids are said to have been seriously injured. Also Read - Stubble Burning May Worsen COVID-19 Situation in North: Punjab CM Demands Fiscal Aid From Centre

However, there are conflicting reports on the death of the driver. The locals say that the driver, identified as Sanjeev Kumar, died in the accident itself. However, the driver’s family has claimed that he was beaten to death by the locals. Also Read - School Reopening News: In Fresh Order, Punjab Allows Students of Class 9-12 to Visit Schools For Seeking Guidance