Bihar migrant worker killed after J&K Deputy CM's convoy vehicle hits him in Jammu

A 55-year-old migrant worker from Bihar's Samastipur district was killed after being hit by a vehicle belonging to Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary's escort convoy on Saturday, August 8, around 9:05 pm in the Gangyal industrial area of Jammu.

The victim, identified as Bharat Kaper, was crossing the road when the Mahindra Scorpio struck him while the convoy was returning after dropping the Deputy CM at his residence. He was taken to Government Medical College Hospital but declared brought dead on arrival.

Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the accident. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the speed of VIP convoys and road safety on urban roads during night hours.