Truck driver arrested in Madhya Pradesh police inspector death case
The driver was apprehended in Alirajpur following an operation against suspected illegal liquor transportation in Dewas district.
Police have arrested an Eicher truck driver from Alirajpur district in connection with the death of a police inspector in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, according to The Hawk.
The incident occurred on Sunday night in Khategaon during an operation to intercept a vehicle allegedly transporting illegal liquor from Harda towards Gujarat. Inspector Dilip Puri, the local police station in-charge, was run over by the truck while attempting to intercept the vehicle on the Indore-Betul highway.
Inspector General of Police Anurag Singh said several persons associated with the liquor smuggling rackets have been identified and are being arrested. Singh described the death of Inspector Puri as a deeply tragic event and stated that senior officials are investigating the incident.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the inspector's family. He also announced that the wife of Inspector Puri would receive a compassionate appointment as a Sub-Inspector in the police department.
Preliminary information indicates that police seized the truck, registration number MP 43 H 4786, and recovered more than 1,800 litres of liquor packed in 208 boxes. Police said the investigation is continuing and further details will emerge after the arrested driver is questioned.