Traffic cop dragged 100 metres on car bonnet in Gurugram, driver held

The incident took place on Friday when constable Ajay Pal spotted a Honda Civic with tinted windows and signalled it to halt at the Sector 4/7 roundabout

Updated on: Apr 14, 2024, 05:58:08 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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A 28-year-old Gurugram traffic police constable was hit and dragged by a car for 100 metres, suffering injuries, on Friday evening at the Sector 4/7 roundabout after he signalled the driver to halt for an inspection and the driver refused to comply, police officers said on Saturday. Other police officers at the scene chased down the vehicle, rescued the constable, and arrested the car driver, they added.

Police officers said that the suspect was identified as Amit Kumar, of Sonipat’s Barauna village. (Representational image)

According to police officers, the incident took place at 6pm on Friday when constable Ajay Pal spotted a Honda Civic with tinted windows that was going towards Sector 9.

Pal said he signalled the driver to halt and park on the roadside but instead, the driver tried to run him over. “I raised the alarm but was dragged on the car’s bonnet for 100 metres. Due to congestion on the road, the driver finally stopped his car and other traffic police and passersby caught hold of the driver,” he said, adding that he suffered injuries in his knees and arms. Pal was admitted to a private hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

Based on Pal’s complaint, a case was registered against the car driver at the New Colony police station on Friday under sections 279 (rash driving), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public function) of the Indian Penal Code.

Police officers said that the suspect was identified as Amit Kumar, of Sonipat’s Barauna village. “The suspect was let off on bail after he joined the investigation and traffic police have issued a challan to him. Further probe is underway,” said Avtar Singh, station house officer of the New Colony police station.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More

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