Punjab Congress Leader Khushbaz Jatana, Driver Killed In Road Accident In Sonipat

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jatana and his driver died in an accident on the KMP Expressway in Haryana. Their vehicle was struck by a speeding truck while they were changing a flat tyre.

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jatana died in after his car was struck by a truck on the KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonipat.

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• Congress leader Khushbaz Jatana and driver died in accident.
• Vehicle had flat tire; truck hit them changing it.
• A speeding truck collided with the stationary vehicle.
• Police are tracing the truck driver and the vehicle.

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jatana and his driver were killed in a road accident on Friday on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway in Haryana’s Sonipat district.

Station House Officer (SHO) of Kundli police station, Sethi Malik, said the police received information from the control room around 5:10 am about the accident involving a Defender vehicle and an unknown truck.

“Today, we received information from the control room that around 5:10, a Defender vehicle carrying Khushbaz Singh Jatana, his driver, and a gunman met with an accident involving an unknown truck,” he told ANI.

He added that the accident occurred after the vehicle developed a puncture.

“Jatana’s vehicle had a flat tyre. They were in the middle of changing it when a speeding truck came from behind and hit them,” Malik said.

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Two Dead, Two Injured In Accident

Confirming the casualties, Malik said, “Both Jatana and his driver, Parminder, passed away, while the gunman was injured.” 

He further noted that another person who was assisting in changing the tyre also sustained injuries and is currently undergoing medical treatment.

According to officials, the incident took place when Jatana was travelling from Delhi to his home in Bathinda, Punjab.

Providing further details, Malik said, “They were in a Defender vehicle when the puncture occurred. Jatana was there when a truck hit them from behind.”

Truck Identified, Driver Being Traced

Police said the family members have been informed and are on their way.

“The bodies have been taken into custody for post-mortem. Once the relatives arrive, we will record their statements and register a formal case,” Malik said.

Malik added that efforts are underway to trace the accused truck driver.

“We have issued a lookout alert and have identified the truck’s registration number. We expect to apprehend the driver soon,” he said.