DGP Directs Probe into Accident Involving Vehicles Following Leader of Opposition’s Convoy in Sultanpur
SIT to Investigate Causes of Accident and Escort Arrangements; Directed to Submit Report at the Earliest
Three-Member SIT Formed Under IG Kiran S, with Two Other Officers on the Team
Detailed Investigation Ordered, Along with Recommendations to Prevent Similar Incidents
Lucknow, October 2026: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a road accident in Sultanpur involving vehicles travelling behind the convoy of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Taking serious note of the incident, which occurred during Gandhi’s visit to Sultanpur on October 26, the government initiated the probe on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna.
Considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the incident, the DGP has ordered a detailed investigation into the actual causes of the accident, the circumstances surrounding it and any possible negligence. The investigation will also examine whether there were any lapses in convoy security, escort arrangements or traffic management.
Three-Member SIT Headed by IG Kiran S
The three-member Special Investigation Team will be headed by Kiran S, Inspector General of Police (IG), Lucknow Range. Additional Superintendent of Police, Sultanpur, Brij Narayan Singh, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Ram Krishna Chaturvedi have been appointed as members of the team.
The three officers have been tasked with examining all aspects of the incident and preparing a factual report based on their findings.
Accident Causes and Security Arrangements Under Scrutiny
The SIT will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the accident and the circumstances in which it occurred. It will also review the security arrangements for vehicles travelling behind the convoy, escort management and traffic regulation.
If the investigation reveals negligence or lapses in security arrangements at any level, the team will examine the relevant facts and circumstances.
Focus on Preventing Similar Incidents
The DGP has directed the SIT to investigate all aspects of the incident comprehensively and submit a detailed report as soon as possible.
The team has also been asked to recommend measures to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.
