Umaria, April 9 (IANS) Two police personnel, including a Town Inspector, were critically injured in a road accident on National Highway-43 near Bharaula village in Umaria district on Thursday.
The incident occurred late in the evening when a police vehicle collided with a passenger bus coming from the opposite direction.
The injured officer has been identified as Chandia Police Station In-charge Jodhan Singh Paraste, who was on official duty at the time of the accident.
According to police, the accident occurred when the police vehicle collided head-on with a bus coming from Katni district. The collision was severe, leaving the police vehicle badly damaged.
Town Inspector Jodhan Singh Paraste sustained serious injuries and was immediately rushed to the District Hospital in Umaria. After providing primary treatment, doctors referred him to Jabalpur Medical College for advanced medical care due to his critical condition.
The driver of the police vehicle, Saurabh, also suffered injuries in the accident and is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. His condition is reported to be stable.
Confirming the incident, City Superintendent of Police Punnu Singh Paraste told IANS that the police team was on duty at the time of the accident.
He added that immediate rescue efforts were carried out with the help of local residents and emergency services, and the injured were shifted to the hospital without delay.
He said, “A case has been registered, and an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary inputs suggest that over-speeding and possible negligence may have led to the collision, though all aspects are being examined.”
Senior police officials are monitoring the condition of the injured officer, and further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Police have registered a case and launched a detailed probe into the accident, examining all possible angles, including over-speeding, driver negligence, and road conditions at the site.
Officials said statements of the bus driver, police personnel present in the vehicle, and eyewitnesses are being recorded to establish the sequence of events.
Paraste stated that the exact cause will be determined after a thorough investigation, and strict action will be taken against those found responsible.
–IANS
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