GUWAHATI: Guwahati police have arrested the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident in the Lalmati area that claimed the life of a senior police officer on the evening of February 28.
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The accused, identified as Bisesh Singhal, was apprehended by Basistha Police from the Christian Basti area.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when a speeding four-wheeler lost control, struck a road divider, and crashed into a scooter ridden by Birinchi Kumar Das, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ghograpar Police Station in Nalbari. The impact proved fatal, killing Das on the spot.
Following the incident, the driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle. Police investigations revealed that the car was registered under the name of TP Traders. A subsequent manhunt led to Singhal’s arrest.
Speaking to GPlus, an official from Basistha Police Station confirmed, "The accused was arrested yesterday, and legal proceedings are underway."
Further details are awaited.