In a devastating sequence of events that has left the Bharuch community in mourning, a dedicated police constable met with a tragic end on Saturday night, mere minutes after performing an act of extraordinary compassion.
Constable Anshuman Thakur, stationed at the Bharuch "B" Division police station, was returning from duty around 10:30 PM when he spotted an injured dog lying helplessly on the busy National Highway 48. Demonstrating remarkable humanity, Thakur immediately stopped his scooter and carefully moved the canine to safety, potentially saving its life.
A Hero's Final Moments
Tragically, as Thakur resumed his journey near the Ajod junction, an unidentified vehicle struck him from behind in a brutal hit-and-run. The impact was severe, throwing the constable approximately 20 feet from his scooter.
"He had just saved one life, and within minutes, he lost his own," a senior police officer recounted, capturing the cruel irony of the situation. "He was still at the location where he had rescued the dog when the accident occurred."
Desperate Search for Justice
Local authorities have launched a massive manhunt for the fleeing vehicle. While initial investigations pointed toward a container truck, concrete evidence remains elusive. The Bharuch police are meticulously examining CCTV footage from surrounding areas to identify the responsible vehicle.
Following the incident, Thakur was rushed to a nearby private hospital where medical professionals declared him brought dead. The postmortem report confirmed multiple severe injuries consistent with a high-impact collision.
A Community in Mourning
The news has sent shockwaves through the police force and local community, where Thakur was known as a diligent and kind-hearted officer. His final act of saving an animal in distress has become a poignant testament to his character.
This tragic incident has reignited crucial conversations about:
- Road safety measures on National Highways
- Hit-and-run accountability and legal consequences
- The need for emergency response systems on busy highways
- Protection for first responders and good Samaritans
As investigations continue, the Bharuch police department has vowed to leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrator to justice, while the community remembers a officer who lived his final moments serving all creatures, great and small.
