Delhi: Two minors apprehended for dragging traffic cops on car bonnet

Two juveniles have been detained for allegedly hitting and dragging two Delhi Traffic Police officers on the bonnet of their car, officials reported on Monday.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Ber Sarai traffic signal near Vedant Deshika Marg. The traffic officers sustained injuries after being dragged on the bonnet for around 20 meters, reportedly “with the intent to kill,” police said.

“Following the incident, multiple teams were deployed to identify the suspects. They successfully apprehended two juveniles and initiated further investigations,” a police official said.

According to the accounts of Assistant Sub-Inspector Pramod and Head Constable Sailesh, they were conducting routine checks for traffic violations when Head Constable Sailesh signalled for a car to stop. While the driver initially halted, he then attempted to escape, dragging the two officers on the car’s bonnet for roughly 20 meters before speeding off.

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Two videos of the incident, which have circulated widely online, show the officers clinging to the bonnet as they were dragged. After one officer fell to the ground, the driver attempted to strike him with the car.

The police personnel sustained minor injuries in the incident and they were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.

An FIR was registered on Sunday under sections 109(1) (attempt to murder), 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty), and 3(5) (joint liability) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from PTI)