A sub-inspector, National Highways and Motorway Police on Wednesday was killed after being struck by a dumper truck while performing traffic duty near Kamra on the GT Road , the official sources said.
The officer, identified as Sub-Inspector Javed Akbar, suffered critical injuries when the heavy vehicle hit him during routine duty, according to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police.
He was rushed to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Hazro, where he later died from his injuries.
The spokesperson said the dumper driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
One of the vehicle’s helpers was detained, while the police launched a search operation to arrest the driver.
The collision was caused by the dumper driver’s alleged reckless and negligent driving, the spokesperson added.
Javed Akbar, a resident of Mardan, is survived by his wife and five children.
Inspector General, National Highways and Motorway Police, Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry expressed deep sorrow over the officer’s death, offering condolences to his family and praising his commitment to public service.
He directed authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation and ensure that responsible were brought to justice in accordance with the law.