On being asked to drive cautiously, a car driver allegedly hit a motorcycle-borne constable, who was dressed as a civilian to prevent burglaries, and dragged him for about 10 metres in outer Delhi early on Sunday (September 29, 2024), leading to his death, officials said.
The incident took place at about 2.15 a.m. near Veena Enclave when 30-year-old Sandeep was going towards Railway Road from Nangloi police station during duty hours dressed in civilian clothes, a senior official aware of the matter said.
“When Sandeep noticed a car being driven recklessly, he told the driver not to do so but instead of listening, the vehicle increased its speed and hit his motorcycle from behind and dragged him for 10 metres before hitting a parked car,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jimmy Chiram said.
The constable was immediately taken to Sonia Hospital and later shifted to Balaji Hospital in Paschim Vihar, where he was declared dead.
“CCTV footage showed that Sandeep took a left turn in the street and indicated the vehicle to slow down,” Mr. Chiram said. Sandeep received head injuries that led to his death, he added.
A video that went viral on social media showed that two men on another motorcycle were seen behind the car. They stopped their vehicle and went to check on the constable.
Police said a case under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita had been registered, and an investigation had been taken up to nab the absconding accused.
Sandeep is survived by his mother, wife and a five-year-old son, the DCP said.
Published - September 29, 2024 12:48 pm IST
