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64-year-old retd Army officer on bicycle killed by SUV; incident caught on cam

Rajasthan hit-and-run: 64-year-old retd Army officer on bicycle killed by SUV; incident caught on cam

JAIPUR: A 64-year-old retired Army Captain cycling to Chitrakoot Stadium for his morning walk Friday was killed after a speeding SUV hit him and ran him over. The woman, driving the car, fled after the collision. Police registered an FIR and launched a search for the vehicle and the driver.An official from the Accident Police Station said the victim, identified as Captain (Retd) Narsa Ram Jajra, a resident of Maa Vaishnav Nagar, Gandhi Path, died in the accident. Around 5.30am Friday, he set out on his bicycle for his routine walk to Chitrakoot Stadium. Near Gopi Kachori on Gandhi Path, a speeding SUV struck his bicycle from behind, throwing him onto the road. The vehicle then ran over him and sped away.His son, who was walking a short distance behind, rushed to his father’s aid. With the help of passersby, he admitted him to SMS Hospital. Doctors declared him dead during treatment. Police arrived at the hospital after receiving the medical report, conducted a post-mortem at the SMS mortuary, and handed the body over to the family.The accident was captured on CCTV from a nearby shop. The footage shows Captain Jajra cycling along the roadside when the speeding XUV rammed him from behind. After he fell, both the front and rear tyres of the car ran over him. Despite the impact, the driver did not stop and fled with the vehicle.Initial investigations indicate a woman was behind the wheel. Police have begun a search for the XUV and its driver, placing teams on alert and scanning CCTV footage from surrounding areas. Officers said the car will be traced soon.Jajra was following his routine morning walk when the tragedy struck. The hit-and-run sparked anger among locals, who demanded strict action against the driver.

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