CHANDIGARH: A DSP rank police officer was crushed to death by a truck in Haryana when he was probing illegal mining in the area. The incident took place in Panchgaon village in Haryana's Nuh district. The deceased police officer has been identified as Surendra Singh Bishnoi, who had gone to investigate a case of illegal mining in Nuh.

"Tawadu (Mewat) DSP Surendra Singh Bishnoi, who had gone to investigate an instance of illegal mining in Nuh, died after being run over by a dumper driver. A search operation is underway to apprehend the accused," police said.

Haryana Police also tweeted about the same and wrote, "DSP Taoru Sh Surender Singh laid down his life today in the course of duty. #HaryanaPolice extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the brave officer. No effort shall be spared in bringing the offenders to face justice."