Haryana: In Faridabad, Haryana, a severe case of drunken driving endangered multiple lives. A car driver, heavily intoxicated, was erratically parking his car in the middle of the road and picking up passengers, causing a significant traffic obstruction. When a traffic police sub-inspector approached to issue a challan and requested the car’s papers, a heated argument broke out.
VIDEO | #Haryana: A cab driver tried to flee when traffic police asked for the documents of the vehicle he was driving in Ballabgarh. He was nabbed by traffic cops after a short chase. The incident reportedly took place yesterday.
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In a shocking twist, the driver attempted to flee, dragging the sub-inspector with his speeding car. Thankfully, with the help of other police officers, the driver was eventually stopped, preventing a potential tragedy. The sub-inspector, a home guard, and nearby passersby narrowly escaped injury.
Witnesses confirmed the driver’s inebriated state and reckless driving. The driver was apprehended and taken to the police station, and a video of the incident shot by passersby quickly went viral on social media. This incident underscores the severe dangers of drunken driving and the urgent need for strict enforcement of traffic laws to protect lives on the road.
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Traffic Police Dragged on Car’s Bonnet in Delhi
A similar incident occurred on May 24, 2024, in Delhi’s Peeragarhi area. A traffic police official was dragged for several meters on the bonnet of a car after attempting to stop the vehicle, as reported by India Today. The constable, sensing something suspicious, tried to halt the approaching car. However, the driver did not stop and hit him, causing the constable to fall onto the bonnet and cling to the wiper.
Another officer in a different vehicle chased and eventually stopped the car. The driver was fined for traffic violations and subsequently released. These incidents highlight the perilous situations traffic police face and the critical need for stringent measures against traffic rule violations.
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