Speeding SUV Rams Chhattisgarh Minister's Convoy, 6 Injured

A speeding SUV collided with the convoy of Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, injuring six people, including four police officers. The minister was unharmed, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
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Accidents involving high-profile political convoys often raise questions about road safety protocols and the conduct of security details.
A speeding SUV collided with Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap's convoy near Junwani near the Jagdalpur-Kondagaon border on Sunday, leaving at least six people, including four policemen, injured, officials said.However, the minister remained safe and did not suffer any serious injuries.A woman personal assistant of the minister also received injuries, while the four police personnel, who were critically injured, have been referred to Raipur for advanced medical treatment.According to police officials, the minister's convoy was travelling from Farsaguda to Kondagaon when a "Scorpio coming from the opposite direction" suddenly rammed into the minister's car.The Scorpio then lost control and smashed into the following vehicle.The impact was severe, causing significant damage to the follow vehicle and creating panic at the scene.The minister wrote on his X handle: "Today on the Jagdalpur-Kondagaon route near Bhanpuri, our follow vehicle met with an accident, resulting in the jawans aboard sustaining injuries.
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