State vs Unknown Driver — Shahdara toddler hit-and-run death case

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3 Nov 2026Arrest

One-and-a-half-year-old child dies in Noida road accident: Vehicle taken into custody, police conducting investigation, body sent for post-mortem.

Noida Shahdara village road accident toddler death investigation updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The deceased has been identified as Shivraj (1-2 years), son of Sunny Modi. He was originally from Dehra village in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A young child died after being hit by a vehicle in a road accident.
Who:: Shivraj is the victim, Sunny Modi is his father, and Noida police are the investigators.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Shahdara village in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: Police are conducting an investigation into the fatal road accident.
What it means:: The police have taken the vehicle into custody and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.

3 Nov 2026News

Noida toddler dies after being run over by reversing mini-truck; driver absconding: Cop

The driver allegedly fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle and leaving the injured child behind, police said

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A toddler died after being hit by a reversing mini-truck and the driver fled the scene.
Who:: The police are the agency investigating the case and the unknown driver is the person who allegedly fled.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and left the injured child behind.
What it means:: The police are looking for the driver who is currently absconding or hiding from authorities.

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State vs Unknown Driver — Shahdara toddler hit-and-run death case

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One-and-a-half-year-old child dies in Noida road accident: Vehicle taken into custody, police conducting investigation, body sent for post-mortem.

Noida toddler dies after being run over by reversing mini-truck; driver absconding: Cop

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