2 traffic cops found drunk on duty, face suspension

Two personnel of UT traffic police were found to be under the influence of liquor while on duty here on Tuesday night.

Two personnel of UT traffic police were found to be under the influence of liquor while on duty here on Tuesday night.

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The erring cops, head constable Jeet Ram and constable Baljeet Singh, were on duty at Piccadily roundabout, which divides Sectors 34, 35, 21, and 22, when they were found to be under the influence of liquor by inspector Kewal Krishan.

Krishan had found the two drunk during an inspection of personnel of UT traffic police.

The medical report of the cops has confirmed that they were under the influence of alcohol. The two are likely to be suspended.

Deputy superintendent of police (south) Surjit Malik said senior officials had been informed about the incident. "Action will be initiated against both of them," he said.