In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in Saifabad on Friday night, Laxmikanth Shinde, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the age of 72, met with a tragic end when an army truck collided with his two-wheeler near the HP petrol pump.
The collision was a result of the army truck rear-ending the DSP’s vehicle, leading to a catastrophic fall and fatal injuries. Saifabad sub-inspector, M. Suresh Reddy, attributes this unfortunate tragedy to the reckless and negligent driving of the truck’s operator.
Promptly responding to the accident, law enforcement personnel swiftly arrived at the scene. The deceased’s body was transported to the Osmania General Hospital (OGH) mortuary, where a post-mortem examination was conducted before authorities released the body to the grieving family.
Authorities have registered a case to delve into the circumstances surrounding this grievous incident.
In a parallel heartbreak, the law enforcement community and the city of Hyderabad grieve the loss of a dedicated police veteran, L.K. Shinde. Commencing his service as a Sub-Inspector in the 1978 batch, he concluded his illustrious career in 2011 as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)/Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). His life was tragically cut short due to a road accident at Lakdikapool.
Shinde earned a reputation for his unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order. His distinguished career saw him serve in various capacities as an Inspector in Tappachbutra, Musheerabad, Mahankali, Gandhinagar, CCS, and as the ACP of Punjagutta and Saroornagar. His career zenith was marked by his role as a DSP in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Final rites to honor L.K. Shinde are scheduled to take place tomorrow at Puranapool, a solemn tribute to his substantial contributions to both the police force and the community.
