A Gujarat Reserve Police (GRP) jawan lost his life while dutifully enforcing traffic regulations in Sanand, Ahmedabad district. The jawan was fatally run over by a truck driver who refused to stop on a restricted road.

Even after the collision, the accused continued to drive recklessly, endangering other commuters. However, alert citizens intervened, blocking the road and apprehending the driver. Sanand police have arrested three suspects and launched an investigation.

As per police reports, the incident occurred on March 8 at approximately 2 pm near the Sanand bypass crossroads. Jagdishbhai Patel (37), a resident of Fangdi village and a GRP jawan, was on duty with his team, enforcing traffic regulations where heavy vehicles are prohibited.

A truck driver attempted to enter Sanand town from the bypass despite restrictions on heavy vehicles in the area. When stopped, the driver ignored police signals and continued driving. To halt the vehicle, Patel pursued the truck on his motorcycle, intercepting it by parking in front of it and instructing the driver to take a diversion.

Instead of complying, the truck driver deliberately accelerated, running over Patel and inflicting fatal injuries before attempting to flee. As news of the incident spread, bystanders quickly gathered and managed to capture two occupants of the truck. The driver, however, attempted to escape at high speed but was eventually stopped by citizens who blocked the road and handed him over to the police.

Three arrested in connection with the incident

Sanand police promptly arrived at the scene upon receiving the report. Unfortunately, Patel succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Authorities identified and arrested the truck driver, Shankarsinh Chauhan, along with two accomplices, Shaitansinh Rawat and Mangalsinh Rawat. All three suspects hail from Rajasthan and were reportedly transporting ceramic powder in the truck.

The area sees frequent movement of heavy vehicles, but their entry into Sanand town is strictly prohibited to prevent accidents. The GRP jawan was enforcing these restrictions when he was attacked.

Senior police officials have confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the accused, and further investigations are underway. Authorities have assured strict action against those responsible for Patel’s tragic death.