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National-level gold medallist Avni Baghel, killed in Nagpur road accident; family seeks justice

Nagpur, Nov 12 (UNI) A 17-year-old national-level Sepak Takraw player, who had won several gold medals representing Maharashtra, was killed after a speeding motorcycle rammed into her at Sangharsh Nagar Chowk in Nagpur, police sources said on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Avni Mukesh Baghel, a resident of Jat Tarodi in the Imamwada area.
The accident occurred around 6.30 pm on Wednesday when she was reportedly waiting to take a U-turn and was hit by a speeding motorcycle. She sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Avni had represented Nagpur in several state-level competitions, winning medals on seven to eight occasions. She had also represented Maharashtra in four to five national-level tournaments and won gold medals. She had showcased her talent at platforms such as Khelo India.
Despite her achievements, Avni's family faced financial difficulties, and arranging sports equipment and travelling expenses for competitions was often a challenge. Her academy and fellow players had reportedly pooled funds to support her participation in tournaments.
Following the accident, local residents caught the motorcyclist and handed him over to police. However, the family alleged that the accused was subsequently released after being issued a notice during the early hours of Thursday.
Angered by his alleged release, Avni's family members, fellow players and local residents approached Police officials, demanding strict action against the accused and financial assistance for the bereaved family.
The protesters also brought Avni's mortal remains in an ambulance to the DCP office after reportedly failing to meet the senior officer.
Police officials informed the gathering through a video call that the accused motorcyclist had been taken into custody. Avni's sisters also identified him during the call.
The family demanded that the accused should not be released until her last rites were completed. Following discussions with police officials, the mortal remains were taken home and her last rites were performed.
The incident has triggered demands for justice and strict action against the accused, while Avni's death has left the local sporting community mourning the loss of a promising young talent.
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