Tragic Incident in Jaipur: ASI Loses Life in Collision with CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's Convoy
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Jaipur, Dec 11 (NationPress) An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) tragically lost his life while numerous individuals, including four police officers, sustained injuries after a recklessly driven car collided with the convoy of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma in Jaipur on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at the Akshaya Patra intersection of Jagatpura. The injured officers are currently receiving medical attention at a hospital.
As per officials, the convoy departed from the Chief Minister's residence at 3 p.m. to attend the opening ceremony of the Sohan Singh Smriti Skill Development Center organized by Laghu Udyog Bharti.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that a recklessly driven taxi approached from the wrong direction just as the CM's convoy was passing. When ASI Surendra Singh attempted to halt the taxi, the driver struck him. Subsequently, the taxi crashed into the vehicles of the CM's convoy.
In response, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed his condolences regarding ASI Singh's passing, stating, "The death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Shri Surendra Ji and the injuries to other citizens in this unfortunate vehicle accident in Jaipur are profoundly sorrowful."
"During this time of great mourning, our compassionate government stands with the family of the deceased and those injured. Following this incident, relevant officials have been instructed to guarantee proper medical care for the injured. My heartfelt sympathies are with the grieving family. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the swift recovery of the injured citizens," he continued.
Earlier reports indicated that seven individuals were injured in the accident involving the convoy of the Rajasthan Chief Minister.
The collision transpired when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction struck two cars within the Chief Minister's convoy. Officials from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) informed IANS that the speeding vehicle from the opposite lane collided with a Bolero that was part of the Chief Minister's convoy, slightly impacting another vehicle as well.
After the incident, CM Sharma promptly exited his vehicle to assist the injured, ensuring that they were swiftly transported to nearby medical facilities.
