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Crime
BJP accuses Congress after Dewas police officer Dilip Puri killed in truck collision
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 12:45 PM
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Police station in‑charge Dilip Puri was crushed by a truck in Khattegav, Dewas. The BJP has blamed Congress, while DG Upendra Jain has opened an investigation.
Dewas district police confirmed that Dilip Puri, the in‑charge of the Khattegav police outpost, died after being run over by a truck on a local road. The incident has sparked political controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party demanding answers from the opposition.
State minister Sarang publicly alleged that the accident was linked to individuals associated with the Congress party, intensifying the partisan debate. He urged a swift and transparent probe to determine any possible involvement.
Deputy Governor Upendra Jain has taken charge of the official inquiry, stating that the investigation will examine the circumstances of the collision and any potential negligence. The probe is expected to cover vehicle registration, driver details, and compliance with traffic regulations.
The BJP’s statements have focused on holding the Congress accountable, while local residents expressed concern over road safety following the fatal crash. Authorities have not released further details about the truck driver or the exact time of the accident.
The case remains under investigation, and officials have pledged to release findings as soon as they are compiled.
State minister Sarang publicly alleged that the accident was linked to individuals associated with the Congress party, intensifying the partisan debate. He urged a swift and transparent probe to determine any possible involvement.
Deputy Governor Upendra Jain has taken charge of the official inquiry, stating that the investigation will examine the circumstances of the collision and any potential negligence. The probe is expected to cover vehicle registration, driver details, and compliance with traffic regulations.
The BJP’s statements have focused on holding the Congress accountable, while local residents expressed concern over road safety following the fatal crash. Authorities have not released further details about the truck driver or the exact time of the accident.
The case remains under investigation, and officials have pledged to release findings as soon as they are compiled.