Madhya Pradesh CM Offers Support After Police Officer's Tragic Death

In a tragic incident in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, police officer Dilip Puri was killed by a truck allegedly carrying illegal liquor. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 1 crore in financial assistance and a job for Puri's wife. The CM has called for a thorough investigation into the incident, which occurred while Puri was attempting to intercept the truck. Senior officials, including the Special Director General of Police, are overseeing the investigation. Puri's sacrifice has been honored by various leaders, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement officers. His remains were sent to his ancestral village after a heartfelt farewell.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 16:42 IST

Support for the Family of the Fallen Officer

File image of the deceased police officer Dilip Puri(Photo: @DubeySaurabhetw/X)

Dewas, Nov 2: On Monday, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, declared a financial aid of Rs 1 crore and a compassionate appointment for the wife of Dilip Puri, a police officer who tragically lost his life when a truck, allegedly transporting illegal liquor, ran over him in Dewas district.

The Chief Minister has also mandated a thorough investigation and stringent action against those accountable for this incident.

To oversee the inquiry, Special Director General of Police, Upendra Jain, has been dispatched to the scene.

Expressing sorrow over the loss of the Khategaon police station in-charge, Yadav remarked on X, "The news of Police Station In-charge Shri Dileep Puri ji's passing while on duty in Khategaon is profoundly saddening. I extend my heartfelt tributes to him."

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a senior BJP leader and Union Agriculture Minister, also honored the deceased officer, referring to his death as a significant sacrifice in the line of duty.

Chouhan stated, "Shri Dileep Puri ji, Station House Officer of Khategaon, made the ultimate sacrifice while fulfilling his responsibilities with unwavering dedication and bravery. His untimely passing is deeply mourned."

Puri received a heartfelt farewell in Dewas, and his remains were transported to his ancestral village in Dhar district following the post-mortem.

The unfortunate event transpired late Sunday night when Puri and his team were attempting to stop a truck suspected of carrying illegal liquor on the Harda-Nemawar highway.

Reports indicate that police had received intelligence about a truck allegedly transporting illicit liquor from Harda towards Gujarat via Indore.

In response, Dewas Superintendent of Police, Aditya Mishra, organized over five teams, including personnel from Khategaon, Kannod, and Satwas police stations, to intercept the vehicle.

Dewas SP Mishra stated that multiple teams were deployed to confirm the information and halt the suspected truck.

"A very shocking and unfortunate incident occurred yesterday in the Khategaon police station area. The Station House Officer and SHOs from nearby stations had received alerts about illegal alcohol transportation. To verify this, around five teams were formed," Mishra explained.

During the operation, the truck reportedly ran over Puri as he attempted to stop it, resulting in critical injuries.

He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The police have seized the truck and apprehended its driver.

Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the liquor, its intended destination, and any potential connections to a larger smuggling network.

Puri, a Sub-Inspector from the 2007 batch, was serving as the in-charge of the Khategaon police station.