A tragic road accident in the Bhilwara district has claimed the life of a police constable who was heading back after finishing his official assignment. The fatal collision occurred near a bridge past the 29 Mile intersection within the jurisdiction of the Gulabpura police station area, where a speeding truck rammed into the motorcycle-riding policeman. The severity of the impact resulted in his immediate death at the scene, plunging the local police department into deep grief.
Returning to Station After Shift
According to Shambhugarh police station SHO Hanspal Singh, the deceased constable was identified as Shankarlal Khatik, who was posted at the Shambhugarh police station. His official duty had been assigned at the Dussehra fair organized in Gulabpura. On Tuesday late night at around 11:30 PM, after wrapping up his duties, Shankarlal started his journey back to the Shambhugarh police station on his motorcycle. While passing near the bridge ahead of the 29 Mile intersection, a speeding truck hit his bike directly. The collision was so forceful that the constable and his motorcycle ended up trapped beneath the heavy vehicle.
Horrific Crash and Rescue Efforts
People present at the scene described the accident as deeply horrifying. Eyewitnesses stated that the tire of the truck ran over the back of the constable, leaving no chance for survival as he died instantly on the spot. Upon receiving information about the mishap, police personnel rushed to the location. Since the body was trapped underneath the truck, police had to put in strenuous efforts to retrieve it. After getting the body out, necessary procedures were carried out and the family members of the deceased were formally informed about the tragedy.
Driver Flees and Investigation Underway
Following the accident, the truck driver managed to escape from the spot, while the cleaner of the truck sustained injuries in the incident. Police completed the post-mortem examination of the constable's body and handed it over to his grieving relatives. The sudden demise has left his colleagues and family members in profound shock. Law enforcement authorities are currently pursuing further legal actions in the case and gathering information to track down the absconding truck driver.
