In Bihar’s Begusarai, Inspector Khamas Chaudhary lost his life while attempting to intercept a car suspected of transporting liquor. The Naokothi Police Station in Begusarai received information about the alleged transportation and sent a night patrol vehicle.
At around 12:30 pm, Inspector Khamas Chaudhary, accompanied by three Home Guard jawans, positioned the police car near the Chhatauna Budhi Gandak river bridge to intercept the suspicious vehicle.
The driver of an Alto car transporting liquor evaded a police check by speeding away, pushing Inspector Khamas Chaudhary in the process. The impact caused Inspector Chaudhary to fall onto a stone, leading to his immediate death. A Home Guard soldier also sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital Begusarai.
ALSO READ: Delhi Breathes Easier As AQI Dips To ‘Moderate Category’; Fog Intensity To Increase In NCR
“Based on the information a night patrol vehicle was sent. At 12:30 pm, to stop the car, inspector Khamas Chaudhary was standing with the police car near Chhatauna Budhi Gandak river bridge along with three other Home Guard jawans. Seeing the police car, the car driver increased his speed and hit Inspector Khamas Chaudhary, due to which he died,” said, Yogendra Kumar, SP, Begusarai
Yogendra Kumar, the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Begusarai, confirmed the incident and informed that a special team has been assembled. The team has successfully apprehended the owner of the vehicle, and an interrogation is currently underway.
In a statement, Balasaheb Yadav, one of the Home Guard jawans on duty, recounted the events, saying, "A car came from behind and hit me...We were stationed at the Chhatauna Budhi Gandak river bridge. The incident happened at around 12:00 midnight...A total of four people were on duty. Only I was injured, while Officer Khamas Chaudhary died." The incident sheds light on the challenges faced by law enforcement during operations aimed at curbing illegal activities.