U.P. Police constitutes SIT to probe accident involving vehicles in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy
Uttar Pradesh Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a vehicle collision involving Rahul Gandhi's convoy on the Purvanchal Expressway. The investigation aims to determine if there were any security lapses or negligence during the incident.
Why it matters
The involvement of a high-profile political figure in a security-related incident necessitates a formal inquiry to ensure public safety and political accountability.
U.P. Police constitutes SIT to probe accident involving vehicles in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy left Some vehicles in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided on the Purvanchal Expressway while he was on his way to Sultanpur for a court hearing in a defamation case against him, in Lucknow, on October 26, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sci-tech/science/jkyi74/article71626197.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/RahulGandhi1.jpg The investigation will examine the circumstances and causes of the accident and determine whether there was any negligence or lapse in security, escort arrangements or traffic management Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday (October 26, 2026) constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the accident involving vehicles trailing the convoy of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Sultanpur. The investigation will examine the circumstances and causes of the accident and determine whether there was any negligence or lapse in security, escort arrangements or traffic management, a statement said.
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