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Two Fatal Road Accidents Claim Lives of Dungarpur Medical College Dean and Retired ASI
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Separate road crashes in Dungarpur district killed Dr. Rajesh Rot, head of the surgery department at the district medical college, and retired Assistant Sub‑Inspector Man Singh Shaktawat.
Two distinct road accidents occurred in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, resulting in the deaths of prominent local figures. In one incident, Dr. Rajesh Rot, who headed the surgery department of the district medical college, was killed when his vehicle was involved in a collision on a rural highway.
The second crash claimed the life of Man Singh Shaktawat, a retired Assistant Sub‑Inspector who had served the police force for several decades. He was traveling on a different stretch of road when his vehicle overturned following a sudden maneuver.
Local police have opened investigations into both accidents to determine the exact causes and whether any traffic violations contributed to the fatalities. The medical college and former police colleagues have expressed grief over the loss of their respected members.
Authorities have urged motorists in the region to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on narrow district roads that are prone to sudden hazards.
Funeral arrangements for both victims are being coordinated by their respective families, with community members expected to attend the rites.
The second crash claimed the life of Man Singh Shaktawat, a retired Assistant Sub‑Inspector who had served the police force for several decades. He was traveling on a different stretch of road when his vehicle overturned following a sudden maneuver.
Local police have opened investigations into both accidents to determine the exact causes and whether any traffic violations contributed to the fatalities. The medical college and former police colleagues have expressed grief over the loss of their respected members.
Authorities have urged motorists in the region to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on narrow district roads that are prone to sudden hazards.
Funeral arrangements for both victims are being coordinated by their respective families, with community members expected to attend the rites.