Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Dumper Driver in Custody After Fatal Police Constable Death
A dumper driver in India ran over a police officer who was trying to stop him from illegal gravel mining.
The driver was trying to escape when he hit the officer.
The officer died three days later.
The driver ran away after the incident, but the police offered a reward for information about him.
The driver recently turned himself in to a court and is now in custody.
Other people were also arrested in connection with the case.
A dumper driver surrendered to a Jodhpur court after allegedly killing a police constable.
The incident occurred on May 25 in the Luni region of Jodhpur.
The police constable was attempting to stop illegal gravel mining.
The driver was pursued and then hit the officer while attempting to escape.
The police had offered a reward of Rs 20,000 for information leading to his capture.
- Who
- Ranarama, the dumper driver, and Constable Sunil Bishnoi.
- What
- A dumper driver surrendered to police after allegedly killing a police constable.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 25; the driver surrendered on June 3.
- Where
- Luni region, Jodhpur
- Why
- The driver was attempting to escape after being discovered illegally mining gravel and hit the officer while trying to get away.
- Victim
- Constable Sunil Bishnoi
- Location
- Luni region, Jodhpur
- Date of Incident
- May 25
- Date of Surrender
- June 3
- Reward
- Rs 20,000 offered for capture
- Charges
- Murder