Six killed in Rajasthan road accident on NH-11 near Bikaner
Synopsis
A family returning from a Bishnoi pilgrimage to Mukam was wiped out on NH-11 near Bikaner when a dumper truck struck their car head-on, killing six — including three children — and critically injuring a two-year-old. The crash, which completely mangled the vehicle, underscores the persistent danger of heavy-vehicle collisions on Rajasthan's national highways.
Key Takeaways
Six people were killed and a two-year-old girl critically injured in a head-on collision on NH-11 near Shri Dungargarh, Bikaner on 15 June .
All victims were residents of Fatehabad district, Haryana , returning from a pilgrimage to Mukam , the samadhi of Guru Jambheshwar.
The deceased include Omprakash (50) , his wife Sorma Devi (45) , daughter Pramila (3) , and three other children aged 4, 8, and 10 .
The critically injured toddler, Tanvi (2) , was referred to the Trauma Centre at PBM Hospital, Bikaner .
Police have launched a formal investigation; the dumper truck was travelling toward Bikaner at the time of the crash.
Six people, including a husband, wife, and their young daughter, were killed and a two-year-old girl was critically injured after a dumper truck collided head-on with a car on National Highway-11 near Shri Dungargarh in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, on Monday, 15 June, police said. All seven occupants of the car were from Fatehabad district, Haryana, and were returning home after a pilgrimage to Mukam, a revered religious site of the Bishnoi community.
What Happened
The collision occurred at approximately 1:30 pm IST near Hotel Sijral, under the jurisdiction of Shri Dungargarh police station. The dumper truck was travelling from Shri Dungargarh toward Bikaner, while the Haryana-registered car was headed in the opposite direction. The impact was severe enough to completely mangle the car, according to police.
Local residents and police personnel launched an immediate rescue operation, extricating the occupants from the wreckage. Six of the seven passengers died on the spot.
The Victims
The deceased were identified by police as Omprakash (50), son of Bhagirath Bishnoi; his wife Sorma Devi (45); their daughter Pramila (3); Ronit (4), son of Surendra Kumar; Yashvi (10), daughter of Amit; and Khushi (8), daughter of Sandeep. All were residents of Fatehabad district in Haryana.
Tanvi (2), daughter of Sandeep, sustained critical injuries and was first taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Shri Dungargarh before being referred to the Trauma Centre at PBM Hospital, Bikaner for advanced treatment.
The Pilgrimage Context
According to Shri Dungargarh Circle Officer Niket Pareek, the family had been paying obeisance at Mukam, the samadhi of Guru Jambheshwar — the founder of the Bishnoi sect and a deeply revered spiritual figure within the community. The group was on its return journey to Haryana when the accident occurred. Mukam, located in Bikaner district, draws thousands of Bishnoi devotees annually.
Investigation and Next Steps
The bodies of the six deceased were shifted to Shri Dungargarh CHC for post-mortem examination. Police have initiated a formal investigation into the cause of the accident, including the role of the dumper truck driver. No arrests have been reported so far. The condition of the critically injured toddler, Tanvi, remains under watch at PBM Hospital's Trauma Centre.
Point of View
With NH-11 among the more accident-prone stretches. The presence of three children among the dead and a two-year-old fighting for her life sharpens the human cost. What is consistently missing from such cases is accountability for the dumper truck operator and systemic scrutiny of commercial vehicle oversight. Until enforcement moves beyond post-accident FIRs to proactive checks on overloaded and speeding heavy vehicles, pilgrim convoys and ordinary travellers on these highways remain acutely vulnerable.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Rajasthan road accident on NH-11 near Bikaner?
A dumper truck collided head-on with a car on National Highway-11 near Shri Dungargarh in Bikaner district on 15 June, killing six people and critically injuring a two-year-old girl. All seven occupants of the car were from Fatehabad district, Haryana, and were returning from a pilgrimage to Mukam.
Who were the victims of the Shri Dungargarh accident?
The six deceased were Omprakash (50), his wife Sorma Devi (45), their daughter Pramila (3), Ronit (4), Yashvi (10), and Khushi (8) — all residents of Fatehabad district, Haryana. The sole survivor, two-year-old Tanvi, sustained critical injuries and was admitted to PBM Hospital, Bikaner.
What is Mukam, the pilgrimage site the victims were returning from?
Mukam is a revered religious site in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, housing the samadhi of Guru Jambheshwar, the founder of the Bishnoi sect. It is one of the most sacred destinations for the Bishnoi community, drawing pilgrims from Haryana, Rajasthan, and beyond.
What is the condition of the injured two-year-old?
Tanvi (2), daughter of Sandeep, was critically injured in the crash. She was initially taken to the Community Health Centre in Shri Dungargarh and subsequently referred to the Trauma Centre at PBM Hospital in Bikaner for advanced treatment. Her condition has not been officially updated beyond 'critical'.
Is anyone being held responsible for the NH-11 accident?
Police have initiated a formal investigation into the cause of the accident under the jurisdiction of Shri Dungargarh police station. No arrests have been reported as of the latest update. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination at Shri Dungargarh CHC.
