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Patwari killed in late-night road accident in Betul, colleagues protest at Ambedkar Chowk
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:15 PM
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A patwari returning from duty late at night was killed in a road accident in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, prompting patwaris across the district to stage a protest by placing his body at Ambedkar Chowk.
A government revenue officer (patwari) was fatally injured in a road accident while travelling home from duty late at night in Betul, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on a city road and resulted in the patwari's death at the scene.
Following the tragedy, patwaris from across the district gathered at Ambedkar Chowk, laid the deceased colleague's body there, and staged a loud demonstration to express their anger over the loss and the pressures of their job.
The protest highlighted growing concerns among lower‑level government staff about long working hours and inadequate safety measures while on duty. Participants demanded that authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident and take steps to improve road safety for officials.
Local police were informed of the protest and began crowd‑control measures, while district officials promised to look into the matter and provide support to the victim's family.
Following the tragedy, patwaris from across the district gathered at Ambedkar Chowk, laid the deceased colleague's body there, and staged a loud demonstration to express their anger over the loss and the pressures of their job.
The protest highlighted growing concerns among lower‑level government staff about long working hours and inadequate safety measures while on duty. Participants demanded that authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident and take steps to improve road safety for officials.
Local police were informed of the protest and began crowd‑control measures, while district officials promised to look into the matter and provide support to the victim's family.