A tragic incident has unfolded in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district, where a forest department ranger lost his life after being run over by a dumper during an enforcement drive against illegal soil excavation. The confrontation occurred in the Chhotisadri area. The critically injured officer, Ranger Pratap Singh, was rushed to medical care but succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. The fatal attack has triggered deep grief and anguish across the state forest department workforce.
Enforcement Team Intervened Over Soil Excavation on Forest Land
The incident took place in the Peethalwadi gram panchayat area following alerts about unauthorized earth extraction and transport on protected forest department property. Acting promptly on the input, a forest surveillance squad led by Ranger Pratap Singh arrived at the site to intercept the unlawful operation. As officials moved to halt the activity and secure the perimeter, an aggressive dumper operator engaged in hauling the illicitly excavated soil allegedly ran the vehicle directly over the ranger. Pratap Singh sustained catastrophic injuries on the spot.
Ranger Succumbed to Injuries After Emergency Referral
Colleagues immediately rushed the gravely wounded ranger to the Chhotisadri sub-district hospital for urgent medical attention. Following preliminary emergency resuscitation, medical staff determined that his condition was critical and referred him to a higher medical facility for specialized critical care. Despite intensive medical efforts, he succumbed to his trauma during treatment. The news of his passing on duty sent shockwaves through the entire department hierarchy.
JCB Seized as Police Launch Manhunt for Absconding Driver
Immediately after running down the officer, the dumper driver fled the scene and remains on the run. Coordinated search parties from the local police and the forest department have been deployed to track down and apprehend the fugitive driver. Department officials also seized an earth-moving JCB machine utilized at the unauthorized excavation site. Law enforcement authorities have initiated a comprehensive probe to establish the entire network of individuals backing the illegal mining activity and those present during the fatal clash.
