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Crime
Three Satna Police Officers Injured in High‑Tension Wire Accident While Pursuing Thieves
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Three constables from Satna’s Virat Nagar police station were injured when a high‑tension line collapsed on them during a night chase; one officer is in ICU.
Late at night in Virat Nagar, Satna, three police constables from the civil line police station went in pursuit of suspected thieves. While navigating the area, a high‑tension electric line fell onto them, causing the accident.
Two of the officers sustained minor injuries and were treated on site before being shifted to a local hospital for observation. The third constable, identified as Anand Singh, suffered severe injuries and was immediately taken to the intensive care unit of the district hospital.
Medical teams have stabilized the seriously injured officer and continue to monitor his condition. The other two officers are expected to be discharged after routine check‑ups.
The Satna police department has opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the line failure and to review safety protocols for field operations during night patrols.
Two of the officers sustained minor injuries and were treated on site before being shifted to a local hospital for observation. The third constable, identified as Anand Singh, suffered severe injuries and was immediately taken to the intensive care unit of the district hospital.
Medical teams have stabilized the seriously injured officer and continue to monitor his condition. The other two officers are expected to be discharged after routine check‑ups.
The Satna police department has opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the line failure and to review safety protocols for field operations during night patrols.