Who was Harsh Bardhan? the 26-year-old IPS officer who died just before his first posting

Mon Dec 02 09:47:41 UTC 2024: ## Promising Young IPS Officer Killed in Road Accident

**Hassan, Karnataka –** A promising young IPS officer, Harsh Bardhan (26), tragically died in a road accident on December 1st, just hours before he was to begin his first posting. Bardhan, a member of the 2023 Karnataka IPS batch, was traveling to Holenarasipur in Hassan district when the police vehicle he was in suffered a tire burst near Kittane on the Hassan-Mysuru Highway. The vehicle subsequently veered off the road, colliding with a house and a tree.

Bardhan, a native of Madhya Pradesh and son of a sub-divisional magistrate, had recently completed his training at the Karnataka Police Academy in Mysuru. He was known for his dedication and commitment to public service. While the driver sustained minor injuries, Bardhan succumbed to his injuries despite being rushed to a hospital.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences, highlighting the tragic loss of a promising young officer on the cusp of his career. The incident has left his family, friends, and colleagues deeply saddened. An investigation into the accident is underway.