When a constable stopped his boss

By Our Special Correspondent

AHMEDABAD, AUG. 1. The Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, Mr. P.C. Pande, found himself at the receiving end today when he was stopped by a traffic policeman for sporting a digital number plate in his private car.

As Mr. Pande (in civilian dress) was driving down the Satellite Road during the morning peak hour, the traffic constable stopped him and pointed out that the number plate in his car was not in conformity with rules. The constable also asked the commissioner to produce his driving licence and the ``pollution under control'' certificate.

Since the occupant was carrying the necessary documents, the constable allowed Mr. Pande to proceed with a warning to change the number plate. He also did not charge any spot fine because the occupant `behaved properly' and promised to change the offending number plate.

The constable, Mr. Mohansinh Baria, was pleasantly surprised when he was summoned to the Police Commissioner's office later in the day to be given a reward of Rs. 500 for exemplary behaviour.

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