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Published 08:51 IST, November 4th 2024

Delhi Hit-And-Run Update: 2 Minors Detained For Dragging Traffic Cops on Car Bonnet

In an update in the Delhi Hit-and-Run Case where two traffic cops were dragged on a car bonnet, two minors have been apprehended.

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Delhi: In a shocking hit-and-run case reported in the national capital, two traffic cops were dragged on a car bonnet after they tried to stop the car for jumping the red light. In an update, the two minors who were behind the wheel have been apprehended and the car has also been recovered.

Delhi Hit-and-Run Update: 2 Minors Apprehended, Car Recovered

In an official statement by the Delhi Police, the two minors who were behind the wheel and are responsible for cops being dragged on the car bonnet for about 20 metres in Delhi, have been apprehended.

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Apart from the two minors being apprehended, the vehicle involved in this horrific hit-and-run, Maruti Fronx has also been recovered. The offending vehicle was found registered on the name of Jai Bhagwan, S/o Sh. Ranbir Singh, R/o Nangal Devat, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Delhi Accident: Cops Dragged on Car Bonnet for 20 Metres

Two traffic personnel were injured after a car dragged both of them near Ber Sarai market in Delhi on Saturday evening. According to the police, the traffic cops tried to stop the car for jumping the red light but the driver escaped after hitting both the officers while they were on duty. The injured officials identified as ASI Pramod and Head Constable Sailesh were conducting mobile prosecution at the time of the incident.

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A PCR call to PS Kishan Garh reported that a car struck officers while they were on duty, necessitating urgent medical assistance. The Delhi Police have classified the incident as a serious offense, with traffic police alleging that the driver's reckless behavior constituted an attempt on their lives. “In the process, the officers were dragged approximately 20 meters before the car struck them and the driver escaped the scene. Authorities emphasize the severity of the situation, highlighting the risks traffic officers face daily while performing their duties,” police said. Both cops were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

08:47 IST, November 4th 2024