Indore, Nov 2 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered an "impartial probe" into the death of

Indore, Nov 2 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered an "impartial probe" into the death of

Indore, Nov 2 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered an "impartial probe" into the death of

Indore, Nov 2 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered an "impartial probe" into the death of a police officer, who was allegedly run over by a truck carrying illicit liquor in Dewas district, and promised stringent action against those responsible.

    Yadav also directed that the police officer's wife be given a job as a sub-inspector on compassionate grounds and announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the family.

    Khategaon police station in-charge Dilip Puri was killed after a truck carrying over 1,800 litres of illicit liquor allegedly ran him over while fleeing in Dewas district early on Monday.

    A search was underway for the truck driver.

    CM Yadav, in a post on X, expressed grief over the incident and paid tribute to Puri.

    Yadav said he has ordered an "impartial investigation" into the incident and strict action against the culprits.

    Special Director General of Police Upendra Jain has been to the spot for a probe into the incident, the CM said, adding that the state government stands with the bereaved family.

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