Drunk cop goes on driving rampage, injures 2 on Delhi-Lucknow Highway
A suspended police constable was arrested after allegedly driving drunk on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway, injuring two pedestrians. The incident sparked public outrage and led to the suspect being beaten by a crowd before police intervention.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues regarding police accountability and public safety on major Indian highways, as well as the dangers of drunk driving.
BIJNOR: A suspended police constable allegedly went on a drunken driving rampage on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway late Monday night, injuring two people and creating panic among motorists before being caught and beaten by an angry crowd.According to police, the accused, identified as Sanjeev Tomar, was allegedly driving his car under the influence of alcohol when he hit two pedestrians, leaving them seriously injured. Instead of stopping to help, he allegedly continued speeding along the highway. Eyewitnesses said the constable kept driving even after one of the car's tyres came off, with the vehicle running on its rim for some distance, creating a dangerous situation on the busy highway.The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when Amit Kumar, a resident of Didauli, was returning home with his family from Joya. Soon after the collision, frightened motorists and local residents chased the vehicle and managed to stop it.
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