Jammu Road Fatality Involves Deputy Chief Minister's Security Escort Vehicle
An investigation has been launched after a convoy vehicle assigned to Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary struck and killed a migrant worker in Jammu. The accident occurred late Saturday night as the official transport returned from a residential drop-off.
Key takeaways
- A migrant laborer named Bharat Kapas died after being struck by a vehicle from the Deputy Chief Minister's convoy in Jammu.
- The accident occurred near Satwari's Royal Furniture Showroom as the vehicle returned from a residential drop-off.
- The vehicle involved in the fatal collision was identified by registration number JK01AD-2158.
- Jammu police have initiated a formal investigation to determine the cause of the late-night incident.
Incident Overview
A fatal traffic accident involving a government escort vehicle claimed the life of a laborer in the Satwari area of Jammu district. The incident occurred late Saturday night near the Royal Furniture Showroom. Officials identified the deceased as Bharat Kapas, a native of Bihar who was residing in Model Town Gangyal. While medical teams transported Kapas to a nearby hospital immediately following the collision, he later died from the injuries sustained.
Details of the Vehicle and Route
The vehicle involved, bearing registration number JK01AD-2158, was a documented part of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary’s convoy. Reports indicate the vehicle was returning to its base after dropping the Deputy Chief Minister at his Kunjwani residence. The official was not present in the vehicle at the exact moment of the impact.
Key Facts
- The victim, Bharat Kapas, was the son of Faquir Kapas and originally hailed from Bihar.
- The collision took place in the vicinity of the Royal Furniture Showroom in Satwari.
- Police have confirmed the vehicle's identity as JK01AD-2158, part of the DyCM's security detail.
- The incident occurred during the late hours of Saturday night.
Background
Law enforcement authorities have formally taken cognisance of the fatality. A police investigation is currently underway to determine the specific circumstances and mechanical or human factors that led to the collision in the Satwari district.
Source: Daily Excelsior
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