Three motorcycle-borne men were killed in a road accident near Hindupur village, officials said on Sunday.
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday around 10 pm when a speeding car rammed into the motorcycle from behind. The impact of the collision was so severe that all three riders died on the spot.
The car driver fled the scene following the incident.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ram Singh of Badali Ala Singh Police Station identified the deceased as Avtar Singh, Satwinder Singh and Mohan Singh, all residents of Bibipur village.
The victims were reportedly travelling from the Badali Ala Singh side towards their native village when the accident took place near Hindupur village.
Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and registered a case.
Further investigation is in progress, and efforts are underway to trace the absconding car driver, said an official. The bodies were handed over to family members after postmortem.
