Sub-Inspector dies in road accident

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, April 27

A Sub-Inspector of the Punjab Police died in a road accident near Patti town last night. SI Amritpal Singh was on a patrolling duty in the border area.

Police sources said the deceased was posted as in-charge Ghariala police post. He was on patrolling duty regarding illegal mining in the area. He lost control over his vehicle on the Patti-Tarn Taran road near Mahi Resorts Kairon and it hit a roadside tree. He received serious injuries and later died. The Patti city police have registered a case under Section 174 of the Cr.P.C. SSP Dhruman H Nimbale and other police officials have expressed grief over the sad demise of the police officer.