Special police officer bludgeoned to death following argument in Faridabad

A 42-year-old special police officer was bludgeoned to death with a stone after a heated argument in Faridabad, India. The suspect has been arrested.

Updated on: Jul 26, 2023, 23:38:29 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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A 42-year-old special police officer (SPO) of Faridabad police was bludgeoned to death with a stone allegedly by an unidentified man with whom he had a heated argument on Tuesday night in Faridabad’s Surajkund area, police said.

Police said during investigation it was found that a man was roaming around the area with a flat stone in his hand and they suspect that it was he killed the officer. (Representational Image)

The body of the SPO was found lying in a pool of blood near the police post and a case was registered at Surajkund police station.The suspect was arrested within hours, said police.

Police identified the SPO as Mohan Lal and said he was posted with the motorbike patrol team. He was on the night shift when the incident took place, said police. SPOs are contractual employees in the police department who are appointed for a year and their tenure can be extended later.

Suresh Kuma, constable deployed at Surajkund police station, said he was deployed with Lal on Tuesday night. “Around 8.15pm, Lal went to the police post after asking me to bring his mobile charger. An hour later, a tea seller came to me and said Lal was lying in a pool of blood near the check-post. I went to the spot and found him lying motionless with his head injured. I informed my seniors and took him to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival,” he said.

Police said during investigation it was found that a man was roaming around the area with a flat stone in his hand and they suspect that it was he killed Lal, said police.

A case was registered against the unidentified suspect under Section (302) of the Indian Penal Code at the Surajkund police station on Wednesday.

Sube Singh, Faridabad police spokesperson, said after scanning CCTV footage and based on technical surveillance, they arrested the suspect, identified as Santosh Kumar of Mitrol village of Palwal.

“The suspect is currently living in Prahladpur in Delhi. The father of the suspect works as a tailor and he used to visit Faridabad. When the SPO stopped him he got furious and started abusing him and hit him in the head with the flat stone,” he said.

Vikas Arora, police commissioner, Faridabad, offered his condolences to the family of the deceased policeman and said Lal lost his life in the line of duty.

Lal is survived by his wife and two children -- a son and a daughter. He was recruited in Haryana State Industrial Security Force (HSISF) and later recruited as SPO with the Faridabad police in 2017.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More