A routine patrol turned deadly in Sriganganagar when a reckless driver plowed a car into a police jeep, claiming the life of esteemed Circle Inspector Jyoti Naik. This Wednesday dawn mishap at 5 AM near Durga Temple has left the community reeling.
Traveling with her squad, Naik’s jeep bore the brunt of the violent impact from the errant vehicle, which investigators believe was hurtling at excessive speed. The wreckage told a story of destruction, and Naik’s severe wounds proved fatal despite swift transport to the district hospital.
Injuries also befell a fellow officer and the car operator, both now stable under medical observation. An FIR has been filed, pinpointing negligence and high velocity as culprits in early reports. Full inquiries are underway to ensure justice.
The news mobilized police leadership, with SP Dr. Amrita Duhan visiting the bereaved family at the hospital, offering solace and commitments of assistance. Naik’s reputation as a fearless, dutiful servant shone bright, her loss deeply felt by all.
In parallel news from Dausa, a midnight horror on the Jaipur-Agra NH near Kailai claimed five souls when a speeding sedan crossed into oncoming traffic and met a trailer disastrously. One injured man clings to life.
Authorities secured the fatalities for post-mortem at Sikandra, restoring highway flow after debris clearance. Preliminary probes cite loss of vehicle control and speed as triggers, with trailer crew under questioning.
These successive tragedies amplify voices demanding robust road safety protocols, better vehicle maintenance, and punitive actions against violators to safeguard lives on Rajasthan’s thoroughfares.