Madhya Pradesh Cop Crushed To Death By Tractor Involved In Illegal Sand Mining

In a tragic incident, a policeman in Madhya Pradesh was killed after being run over by a tractor allegedly engaged in illegal sand mining.

The victim, Mahendra Bagri, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from Shehdol city police, was fatally crushed on Saturday evening while attempting to stop the tractor from transporting the sand.

According to the police, Bagri had accompanied two constables, Prasad Kanoji and Sanjay Dubey, to the site to investigate illegal mining activities in the area.

The Assistant Sub-Inspector died on the spot, while Kanoji and Dubey managed to escape unharmed. The driver fled the scene after the fatal incident, NDTV reported.

Additionally, the police have offered a reward of Rs 30,000 for any information that could lead to the identification of the culprit.

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