Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Policeman and Teenager in Arunachal Pradesh

A police officer and a teenager were killed when their car fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. Another policeman was critically injured. The accident occurred as they were returning to Tezu from a friend's house. The driver lost control at a sharp turn, causing the fatal crash.

A police officer and a teenager lost their lives in a tragic vehicle accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. The incident also left another police personnel seriously injured. The accident transpired near Dus Nallah in Demwe area on Tuesday, as confirmed by police.

According to D Singpho, officer in-charge of Tezu police station, the trio was returning from a friend's house in Wakro. Arunachal Pradesh Police Battalion head constable T Arang, who was driving the car, and his 17-year-old relative, Aboh Wangsu, died instantly. Constable Wanjan Lowang sustained severe injuries.

Originally from Tirap district, Arang and Lowang were posted in Tezu. Authorities suspect the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp turn, sending the vehicle plunging 500-600 meters into a gorge. Lowang, found 200-300 meters below the road, was first taken to Tezu Zonal General Hospital and later referred to Assam's Dibrugarh for advanced treatment. The deceased's bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

(With inputs from agencies.)