Jaipur: Nagaur MP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) chief Hanuman Beniwal has raised concerns regarding an accident involving Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s convoy, which was struck by a car on Mahal Road in Jagatpura, Jaipur, coming from the wrong direction. The collision tragically resulted in the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Surendra Singh, while four other police personnel sustained injuries.
Beniwal described the incident as a serious intelligence failure and called for accountability among senior officials responsible for security. He expressed his condolences for ASI Singh’s passing and conveyed his hopes for the quick recovery of the injured.
He highlighted the severity of the situation, stating that a vehicle colliding with the Chief Minister’s convoy indicates a significant security lapse. Beniwal insisted that the officer in charge of the Chief Minister’s security, along with state intelligence, must be held accountable, and he demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara also called for a comprehensive inquiry, expressing sadness over the accident and noting that, by chance, the Chief Minister was unharmed. He extended his wishes for the swift recovery of those injured and urged the government to conduct a high-level investigation.
The incident occurred as CM Sharma was en route to attend a Laghu Udyog Bharti event with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the chief guest. In total, seven individuals, including five police officers and two civilians, were injured in the crash near Akshaya Patra Chauraha on Jagatpura Road. After the accident, the Chief Minister halted the convoy and personally transported the critically injured to the hospital, with the other injured also receiving medical attention.