Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Inspector in Maharajganj

A fatal accident involving a police SUV occurred in Maharajganj district, leading to the death of Inspector Santosh Kumar and injuring five officers. They were returning from a raid in Kushinagar when they collided with a tree. Injured officers are receiving treatment at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Maharajganj | Updated: 17-02-2026 12:09 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 12:09 IST
Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Inspector in Maharajganj
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A tragic road accident in Maharajganj district has claimed the life of Inspector Santosh Kumar and left five other police officers injured. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when their SUV crashed into a roadside tree on the Maharajganj-Gorakhpur Main Road.

According to Shyam Deurwa SHO Abhishek Singh, the police team was returning from a successful raid in the Kushinagar district when the accident happened. Inspector Kumar, 50, succumbed to his injuries during treatment, with his colleagues still undergoing medical procedures at BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur.

The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty, eliciting concerns over road safety and emergency response measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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