Bhubaneswar: Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Krushna Chandra Sethi was injured after allegedly being struck by an Ama Bus near Bhubaneswar Club in Odisha capital on Friday morning.
According to sources, the senior officer was cycling on his usual route when the bus rammed into him. He has been admitted to nearby Capital Hospital. While the precise nature and severity of his injuries remain unconfirmed, sources added that he is under medical supervision.
Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the mishap. Further updates are expected as the probe progresses.
The state capital has witnessed a series of accidents involving Ama Buses, operated under the Capital Region Urban Transport, in recent months. Earlier cases included collisions with auto-rickshaws resulting in fatalities and injuries, as well as instances where locals vandalised buses following such accidents. Concerns over reckless driving and road safety with the Ama Bus fleet have also been raised periodically by commuters and authorities alike.
