Jaipur:�An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) lost his life, and six others were injured after a collision involving Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's carcade in Jaipur’s Jagatpura area on Thursday. The CM was en route to a Laghu Udyog Bharti event, where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was the chief guest.
The accident occurred near Akshaya Patra Chauraha when a taxi, driving from the wrong direction, collided with the escort vehicle in the carcade. ASI Surendra Singh, who was managing traffic at the intersection, sustained critical head injuries and succumbed during treatment. Five police personnel and two civilians were also injured in the crash.
Ramnagaria police station's SHO, Arun Kumar, stated that the taxi ignored police signals and entered from the wrong side, leading to the collision. Both vehicles were severely damaged in the impact.
Following the incident, CM Sharma immediately rushed a critically injured individual to the hospital in his vehicle. Another injured person was also hospitalized. The Chief Minister later visited the injured at the hospital and canceled his scheduled event to monitor their treatment.
Expressing his grief on X (formerly Twitter), CM Sharma said, "The incident of death of ASI Surendra ji and injuries to other citizens in an unfortunate vehicle accident in Jaipur today is extremely sad. Our sensitive government stands with the family of the deceased and the injured." He also directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the victims.
The tragic accident has highlighted concerns over road safety and the risks faced by personnel escorting VIP convoys. The state gov