Begusarai: In a tragic turn of events, a police inspector lost his life, and a home guard jawan sustained severe injuries during a confrontation with liquor smugglers in Bihar's Begusarai. Yogendra Kumar, SP of Begusarai, revealed that the Naokothi Police Station received intelligence about some unidentified men transporting illicit liquor in a car. Acting swiftly on this information, a night patrol vehicle was dispatched immediately, around 12:30 pm, led by Inspector Khamas Chaudhary, accompanied by three Home Guard jawans.  


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They were instructed to intercept the vehicle near the Chhatauna Budhi Gandak river bridge.


 



 


Smugglers Panic And hit The Police Inspector's Car


Upon reaching the location, the police team identified the suspect car. However, as they attempted to intervene, the driver accelerated, striking Inspector Khamas Chaudhary, leading to his immediate demise. Another Home Guard jawan sustained injuries in the incident and has been hospitalized at Sadar Hospital for treatment.


 



 


Balasaheb Yadav, the injured home guard jawan, said, "A car came from behind and hit me...We were stationed at the Chhatauna Budhi Gandak river bridge."  "The incident happened at around midnight...A total of four people were on duty. Only I was injured, while the officer Khamas Chaudhary died," he added. 


 


Investigation Underway To Nab The Culprits


In response to this heinous act, a specialized team has been assembled to thoroughly investigate the incident and apprehend the perpetrators. The owner of the vehicle has already been arrested, and intensive interrogations are in progress, as confirmed by Begusarai SP.


This tragic clash underscores the risks law enforcement faces in combating illegal activities, with authorities committed to ensuring justice for the fallen officer and the injured home guard.