Haryana cop stationed at Shambhu border dies; second such death during recent farmers’ protest

Chandigarh, February 20

Days after a police officer died at the Shambhu border while on duty during the farmers’ protest, another police officer deployed at the same location died on Tuesday, police said.

Exemptee Sub-Inspector (ESI) Kaushal Kumar, who was deployed at Shambhu border suddenly fell ill on duty and was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Ambala, where doctors declared him dead, police said.

He was stationed beneath the bridge near the Ghaggar.

Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur expressed his condolences.

A resident of Kanjiwas village in Yamunanagar district, the 56-year-old was posted in the accounts branch, Ambala.

Earlier on February 16, GRP Sub-Inspector Hiralal, stationed at Shambhu border, died suddenly due to poor health.

This makes ESI Kaushal Kumar the second Haryana Police personnel to have lost his life on duty at Shambhu border amidst the ongoing farmers’ protest.