Cop part of Ajay Yadav murder probe team killed in mishap

Jaipur: A head-constable of city police was killed when a loading vehicle ran over him on Railway Station Road late Friday night. Manoj Kumar was posted at Sadar police station and played a key role in the investigation of history-sheeter Ajay Yadav’s murder case.

“It is an irreplaceable loss for the police. He (Kumar) was part of the team that was constituted to investigate the Ajay Yadav murder case. He worked tirelessly and I consider myself fortunate to have worked with him,” said additional DCP (West), Ram Singh.

According to the police, Kumar was driving to his house on his bike. Shortly after 11.45 pm, a vehicle hit the rear of his bike. As per the complaint, the driver fled from the scene amidst the commotion.

Kumar was ferried to the hospital where he was declared brought dead. His body was shifted to the mortuary of the SMS hospital. tnn