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Crime
Head Constable Killed After Truck Runs Him Over While Monitoring Highway Speed Violations
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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A head constable died after being crushed by a truck while overseeing overspeeding and lane‑driving checks on a highway, officials said.
A senior police constable was fatally injured when a heavy truck struck him on a national highway. The officer was performing routine monitoring of vehicles exceeding speed limits and violating lane‑driving norms when the collision occurred.
According to the police department, the constable was positioned near the road to observe traffic flow and ensure compliance with newly implemented lane‑driving guidelines. Witnesses reported that the truck, traveling at a high speed, failed to brake in time and rolled over the officer's position.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the constable succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for traffic‑monitoring personnel on highways. Authorities are also investigating whether the truck driver breached traffic regulations that could lead to legal action.
The police have urged drivers to adhere strictly to speed limits and lane discipline, especially in zones where law‑enforcement officials are present. The department plans to reinforce protective measures for officers conducting on‑site monitoring in the future.
According to the police department, the constable was positioned near the road to observe traffic flow and ensure compliance with newly implemented lane‑driving guidelines. Witnesses reported that the truck, traveling at a high speed, failed to brake in time and rolled over the officer's position.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the constable succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for traffic‑monitoring personnel on highways. Authorities are also investigating whether the truck driver breached traffic regulations that could lead to legal action.
The police have urged drivers to adhere strictly to speed limits and lane discipline, especially in zones where law‑enforcement officials are present. The department plans to reinforce protective measures for officers conducting on‑site monitoring in the future.