Cop On Ganesh Immersion Duty In Hyderabad Knocked Down By Bike, Dies
A 55-year-old police Sub-Inspector in Hyderabad died after being struck by an unidentified motorcyclist while on duty during a Ganesh immersion procession. Although he initially believed his injuries were minor, he later developed giddiness and passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital. Police have launched a hit-and-run investigation using CCTV footage from the scene.
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Highlights the safety risks faced by law enforcement personnel during massive public events and civic crowd-control operations.
A 55-year-old police Sub-Inspector, K Venkanna, died after being knocked down by an unidentified man on a motorcycle while he was on duty during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near Crane No. 2 on NTR Marg at Tank Bund, where Venkanna had been deployed for Ganesh immersion arrangements.According to police, an unidentified man on a motorcycle allegedly hit the Sub-Inspector and fled the spot.
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