MP Police Expand Probe to Gujarat for Driver in Cop's Hit-and-Run Death

The Hindu · india

Madhya Pradesh police have broadened their investigation into the death of a policeman to include Gujarat, searching for the truck driver who allegedly killed the officer. Khategaon Station House Officer Dilip Puri was killed and a constable injured while attempting to stop a truck carrying 1,800 litres of illicit liquor. Three individuals, including the alleged kingpin of a bootlegging ring, have been arrested. Police suspect the driver, Gajendra alias Akku Rawat, is hiding in Gujarat, and a team has been dispatched there.