A tragic road accident claimed the life of a former senior health official in Bijnor on Sunday morning. Dr Mahendra Singh, 62, who served as Additional Chief Medical Officer (ACMO), was killed when a dumper truck collided with his motorcycle on the Meerut-Pauri National Highway. He was en route to the Primary Health Centre in Dharmanagari at the time of the incident.
Details of the Incident
According to local police, the truck driver has been taken into custody and the vehicle involved has been seized. The body of Dr Singh was transported to the district hospital for a postmortem examination. Legal proceedings are currently underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.
Career and Service
Dr Mahendra Singh had a distinguished career in the Bijnor health department, where he previously held the position of ACMO. Even after his retirement two years ago, his expertise and commitment led the department to offer him a three-year extension to continue his work. He was known for his dedication to public health and was actively serving at the time of his death.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local medical community, with colleagues and officials expressing their condolences. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that may assist in the case.
