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Samajwadi Party leader killed in UP’s Pratapgarh after 400-kg streetlight pole falls on car

LiveMint·16 February 2026·16 February 20261 min read0 views
Samajwadi Party leader killed in UP’s Pratapgarh after 400-kg streetlight pole falls on car

In a tragic incident in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Lal Bahadur Yadav, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party, lost his life when a 400-kilogram streetlight pole fell onto his car. Authorities have indicated that the accident may have resulted from negligence in the installation of the pole. In response to this devastating event, Yadav's family has expressed their intention to file a formal complaint against the responsible parties. Local officials have initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, aiming to hold accountable those whose oversight may have led to this fatality. The loss of Yadav, who was an influential figure in the region, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns regarding infrastructure safety in the area.

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