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Constable Seriously Injured by Suspected Illegal Sand Vehicle in Rajasthan
Police in Rajasthan were trying to stop a tractor-trolley they suspected was carrying sand mined illegally.
The incident happened around 9 a.m.
on Bhedola Road in Sawai Madhopur.
A constable named Surendra Singh signalled for the driver to stop.
Police said the driver sped up and hit him, and a wheel ran over his leg.
An 85-year-old woman named Jumi was also hit while carrying fodder.
Both people were taken to a health centre for treatment.
Singh was later referred to a hospital in Jaipur because he was seriously injured.
The driver left with the vehicle, and police are searching for him.
Police have registered a case over the incident and the alleged illegal sand transport.
A constable was seriously injured when a tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined sand struck him in Sawai Madhopur.
Police said the incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Bhedola Road as a patrol tried to stop the vehicle.
The constable, Surendra Singh, was struck after signalling the driver to stop, and a wheel ran over his leg.
An 85-year-old woman, Jumi, was also injured when the vehicle hit her as she carried fodder.
The driver fled; police registered a case and are searching for him and the vehicle.
- Who
- Constable Surendra Singh and 85-year-old Jumi were injured; the tractor-trolley driver fled.
- What
- A tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined sand struck the constable and the woman after police tried to stop it.
- Where
- Bhedola Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
- When
- Tuesday, around 9 a.m.; the report was dated October 6.
- Why
- A police patrol attempted to stop a suspected tractor-trolley carrying illegally mined sand.
Police account
Driver's account
How the collision happened
Police account
Police said the constable signalled the driver to stop, but the driver accelerated and hit him.
Driver's account
The driver fled and no account from the driver is included in the report.
Sand transport
Police account
Police alleged that the tractor-trolley was carrying illegally mined sand and registered a case related to illegal mining and transportation.
Driver's account
The report gives no response from the driver about the allegation.
Key facts
- Location
- Bhedola Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
- Time
- Around 9 a.m. on Tuesday
- Injured police officer
- Constable Surendra Singh; seriously injured
- Other injured person
- Jumi, aged 85
- Vehicle
- A tractor-trolley suspected of carrying illegally mined sand
- Police action
- A case was registered and a search for the driver and vehicle was underway
- Treatment
- Both were taken to Chauth Ka Barwara community health centre; Singh was later referred to Jaipur
Sources
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