Indra Jatra falls on September 17 this year.

Women from different age groups draped in red saris and kurtas visit temples and worship Lord Shiva and Parvati for marital harmony and good fortune.

They demanded the dismissal of Badshah Kurmi, the accused in the case, from the ministerial position.

People donate five essential commodities—unhusked paddy, rice grains, pulses, salt, and money—as offerings for their well-being.

The festival, primarily observed by women, involves offering prayers to Goddess Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva, for a happy and prosperous married life.

According to eyewitnesses, the man was severely crushed by the truck that hit him and further dragged the body and the scooter.