Police Sub-Inspector Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Nagpur

A hit-and-run incident in Nagpur has claimed the life of a 56-year-old police sub-inspector. The officer, Deepak Chorpagar, was struck by a speeding vehicle while returning home. Despite prompt medical attention, he was declared dead on arrival. Authorities are investigating and searching for the driver.

A 56-year-old police sub-inspector was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in Nagpur's Sadar area on Thursday night, an official confirmed.

Identified as Deepak Chorpagar, the officer was on his way home to Godhni Road area when a speeding car collided with his motorcycle, causing severe injuries. The driver fled the scene, leaving Chorpagar critically injured.

Passersby rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival. A case has been registered under section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police are actively searching for the driver involved in the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)