Bihar Migrant Worker Killed After J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Convoy Hits Him In Jammu
Jammu: A 55-year-old migrant worker from Bihar was killed after being hit by a speeding Mahindra Scorpio that was part of the escort convoy of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, according to media reports. The accident took place around 9:05 pm on Saturday, August 8, in the Gangyal industrial area on the outskirts of Jammu, while the convoy was returning after…
Bihar migrant worker Bharat Kaper, 55, died after being struck by a speeding Mahindra Scorpio in Jammu. The accident occurred at around 9:05 pm on Saturday, August 8, in the Gangyal industrial area on the outskirts of Jammu. The victim, who was working at a local shop, was crossing the road when the convoy's Mahindra Scorpio hit him.
The vehicle's driver immediately stopped and began assisting the injured man along with convoy staff and security personnel, who rushed him to Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu. However, the doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The vehicle involved was identified as a Mahindra Scorpio with registration number JK01AD-2158.
Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident, examining the vehicle, eyewitness statements, and other evidence to determine the cause of the collision. The accident has sparked discussions over VIP convoy speed and road safety, particularly in urban areas during nighttime. As of now, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary has not issued a public statement regarding the tragic incident.
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