Lucknow: A 32-year-old police constable died in a road accident after his motorcycle skidded while he was attempting to save a dog that suddenly came in front of his vehicle near Kotra bridge in the Biswan area of Sitapur.
The deceased, identified as Rishi Kumar, was posted at Sakran police station and was performing duty with Dial-112. He was returning to the police station on his motorcycle after completing his duty around noon when the accident occurred.
Rishi Kumar, a 2020-batch constable, originally hailed from the Cantt area of Kanpur Dehat district. He got married in May 2023 and is survived by his wife and a one-and-a-half-year-old son, Raghav. Additional superintendent of police (North) Alok Singh said the constable was currently posted with Dial-112 and his family had been informed about the incident.
After providing initial treatment, doctors referred him to the district hospital due to his critical condition. In an attempt to avoid hitting the animal, he lost control of the vehicle, which skidded on the road, leaving him seriously injured. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
As he reached Kotra bridge under the Biswan police station area, a dog suddenly came in front of his motorcycle, according to reports. Police personnel rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Biswan. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival. He was the only son of his parents and had one sister. The body was sent for post-mortem examination before being handed over to his family. Police personnel also paid their last respects to the deceased constable before his body was taken to his native place in Kanpur Dehat. Download the TOI App.