A Delhi police constable got killed in a road rage incident during the early hours of Sunday, after he questioned the reckless driving of a car driver. The accused driver and his accomplice are at large and police have seized the car involved in the incident.
According to police, Sandeep, a 30-year-old constable attached with Nagaloi police station was patrolling Veena Enclave area during the early hours of Sunday as part of probe into robbery incidents in the area. Sandeep noticed the car being driven recklessly and has asked the driver to slow down.
The Delhi police in a statement said, “The incident occurred around 2.15am, near Veena Enclave when Sandeep was going towards Railway Road from Nangloi Police station during duty hours dressed in civilian clothes. Upon noticing a car being driven recklessly, Sandeep told the driver not to do so.”
Irked, the car driver increased speed and dashed against Sandeep’s motorcycle. “The vehicle increased its speed and hit the constable's motorcycle from behind and dragged him for about 10 metres before hitting another car,” police said.
The accused car driver and his accomplice allegedly fled from the spot. Though Sandeep was rushed to a hospital nearby, doctors declared him dead.
“CCTV footage has shown that Sandeep took a left turn in the street and indicated the vehicle to slow down. On this, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit his motorcycle and dragged him along with his bike. The vehicle halted after hitting a parked car. Sandeep received head injuries that led to death," it said.
Delhi police have registered case against the two for murder. Jimmy Chiram, DCP outer Delhi Police told ANI, “Primafacie, it looks like road rage, but, we will know further once the accused are apprehended.”