A Special Response Battalion (SRB) officer was killed in a collision with a truck while conducting a traffic stop in Feni, Bangladesh. The incident occurred on a rural road near the town of Feni, where the officer was part of a routine checkpoint operation. According to local authorities, the truck struck the police vehicle from behind, causing it to overturn. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
The SRB is a specialized unit under the Bangladesh Police tasked with responding to emergencies and maintaining public order. The officer’s identity has not been officially released. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for improved traffic management in the region. Local police are investigating the cause of the collision and have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
This is not the first such incident involving the SRB in recent months. In June 2024, another SRB officer was injured in a similar collision while on duty. These events highlight ongoing challenges in road safety and the risks faced by law enforcement personnel during routine operations. Authorities are expected to review protocols and safety measures for police vehicles in the coming weeks.
