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Lucknow mob sets truck on fire

An angry mob set fire to a truck on Tuesday after it crushed a small child in the Makdoompur area of Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

  • An angry mob set fire to a truck on Tuesday after it crushed a small child in the Makdoompur area of Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. (NDTV Photo)
    An angry mob set fire to a truck on Tuesday after it crushed a small child in the Makdoompur area of Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. (NDTV Photo)
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  • Seen here are the charred remains of the truck. (NDTV Photo)
    Seen here are the charred remains of the truck. (NDTV Photo)
  • Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. (NDTV Photo)
    Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. (NDTV Photo)
  • The mob also pelted stones on vehicles crossing that area. (NDTV Photo)
    The mob also pelted stones on vehicles crossing that area. (NDTV Photo)
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  • As the situation got out of control, the police had to resort to baton charge to control the crowd. (NDTV Photo)
    As the situation got out of control, the police had to resort to baton charge to control the crowd. (NDTV Photo)
  • After desperate attempts by the police, the mob was finally pacified and a criminal case registered against the driver of the truck in Gomti Nagar police station. (NDTV Photo)
    After desperate attempts by the police, the mob was finally pacified and a criminal case registered against the driver of the truck in Gomti Nagar police station. (NDTV Photo)
  • The local administration has promised action against the driver. (NDTV Photo)
    The local administration has promised action against the driver. (NDTV Photo)
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