Man killed after J&K Deputy CM’s convoy vehicle hits him in Jammu

A 55-year-old man named Bharat Kaper, from Bihar, lost his life after being struck by a vehicle believed to be part of the procession of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Jammu on Saturday night, according to PTI. The unfortunate incident occurred around 9:05 pm in Gangyal, on the outskirts of Jammu, as the convoy returned from dropping off the Deputy Chief Minister at his residence.

Kaper, a resident of Samastipur, was working at a local shop when he attempted to cross the road and was hit by a speeding Scorpio from the Deputy Chief Minister's convoy. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped, retrieved the injured man, and transported him to Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu. Unfortunately, medical professionals pronounced Kaper dead upon arrival.

The police arrived at the scene promptly and launched an investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the collision. An FIR was filed, and authorities are diligently working to uncover the facts. This tragic event has sparked discussions about road safety and the conduct of official convoys in urban areas, especially during late hours.