Hit by truck during night patrol, SI dies

Patna: A police sub-inspector was killed after a speeding truck hit him while he was on patrol duty in Banka district on Wednesday night. The incident took place near Sankat Mochan Chowk under Panjwara police station area.

The officer sustained critical injuries when the truck struck him as he was crossing the road during patrol duty. He was rushed to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The truck driver attempted to flee the spot but was arrested by police personnel who were also on patrol duty.


Police said preliminary investigation revealed that the truck was being driven by a helper in the absence of the regular driver, and negligence on his part led to the fatal accident.

The deceased was identified as Purendra Singh, a native of Supaul Jamua village in Munger district. On receiving information, Banka SP reached the spot, inspected the site and issued necessary directions to the officials concerned. After a post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital, the body was handed over to the family.

News of the sub-inspector’s death cast a pall of gloom over the police department, particularly at Panjwara police station. He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters. His family resides in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

Confirming the arrest, the Panjwara police station incharge said, “The truck and the helper driving it were arrested. Legal action is being taken in the matter. All aspects of the accident are being investigated.”