2 security officers of Narendra Modi killed in road mishap

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Press Trust of India Firozabad (UP)
Last Updated : Nov 01 2013 | 11:45 AM IST
Two security personnel of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi were today killed and five others injured when a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle during wee hours, police said.
The deceased personnel, Bhailal (30) and Jairam (30), were in the bomb disposal squad vehicle of the Gujarat Police had taken a halt near Nathgram Ashram on Malkhanpur road under Sirsaganj area, when a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle, Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said.
The team of security personnel was on their way to Patna.
The injured persons, identified as Dheeru Bhai, Mohan Singh, Virendra, Giri and Magha were immediately rushed to a hospital where condition of two persons is stated to be serious, police said.
The Gujarat Chief Minister is scheduled to visit Patna tomorrow to meet the family members of those killed in the blasts during his rally on October 27.
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First Published: Nov 01 2013 | 11:45 AM IST

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