Tragic Accident in Jharkhand: Two Policemen Dead in Convoy Crash

Two policemen part of ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren's escort team died, and four others were injured in a road accident in Seraikela-Kharswan district. The vehicle lost control near Mudia Chowk. Minor injuries were treated, and Soren expressed condolences.

In a tragic incident in Jharkhand, two policemen escorting former Chief Minister Champai Soren died, and four others sustained injuries following a road accident in the Seraikela-Kharswan district, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

The mishap occurred as the team was returning after dropping Soren at his native village, Jhilingora. The vehicle lost control near Mudia Chowk on Seraikela-Kandra Road at approximately 1.30 am, officials stated.

Four other members of the unit received minor injuries and were given first aid at the scene. Expressing his grief on social media platform X, Soren extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished a swift recovery for the injured.

(With inputs from agencies.)