Madhya Pradesh: Drunk cop rams car into motorcycles, kills 1
What's the story
A tragic road accident at Bharbhadia crossing in Jawad, Madhya Pradesh, left one dead and four injured on Friday night. The incident involved Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Manoj Yadav of the Jawad police station. Yadav was allegedly driving under the influence when he lost control of his car and rammed into two motorcycles at Bharbhadia crossing in Neemuch district.
Victim identified
Victim's family demands financial assistance, government job
The accident claimed the life of Dashrath Singh, who died on the spot. His two children were among the four injured in the crash. One child's leg was amputated, and he remains in critical condition. The gruesome scene at the accident site showed Singh's lifeless body with a severed leg, while his daughter cried nearby and his son lay unconscious and bleeding.
Investigation underway
ASI suspended, FIR registered
A video reportedly taken inside Yadav's car showed several alcohol bottles and a glass, indicating he may have been drunk while driving. The wreckage of the motorcycles was also found scattered on the road. After the accident, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ankit Jaiswal suspended Yadav and ordered his arrest. An FIR has been registered against him, and his vehicle has been seized for further investigation.
Protest staged
Villagers blocked main road demanding justice
In the wake of this tragedy, the victim's village was engulfed in anger and grief. On Saturday morning, Singh's family and villagers blocked a main road demanding justice and compensation. They are demanding ₹1 crore financial assistance and a government job for one member of Singh's family to support his two young children. Local authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the matter.