MP CM announces aid and job for wife of officer killed by truck
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has promised Rs 1 crore and a Sub-Inspector post to the family of Khategaon police station in-charge Dilip Puri.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced Rs 1 crore in financial assistance and a Sub-Inspector post for the wife of Khategaon police station in-charge Dilip Puri. Puri died after an illegal liquor-laden truck ran over him during a duty operation in Dewas district on Sunday, according to ANI and Bhaskar English.
The incident occurred around 1.30 am on the Indore-Betul highway after Puri and his team received information regarding illegal liquor smuggling. Bhaskar English reported that when Puri asked the truck driver to get out, the driver drove the vehicle onto a divider and the rear wheels ran over the officer.
Puri was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries despite nearly two hours of treatment. Dewas Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra stated that a Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the matter, as reported by Bhaskar English.
The Chief Minister has directed an impartial probe and strict action. Special Director General of Police Upendra Jain was dispatched to the spot to supervise the investigation, according to The Hawk and ANI.
Police have arrested liquor mafia member Keram Singh in connection with the case in Alirajpur district. Bhaskar English stated that three teams from the Khategaon police are searching for the truck driver, with searches continuing in Alirajpur, Jhabua and Gujarat.