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Traffic Head Constable Hit by Wrong‑Way SUV at Sarai Julena

Investigators are using CCTV plus witness statements to trace a black Kia that fled after striking the officer.

Overview

  • The collision injured Head Constable Rahul Kumar while he was on duty at the Sarai Julena red light, and he is receiving treatment at Fortis Escorts Hospital.
  • The vehicle drove on the wrong side and struck the officer before fleeing the scene, a sequence confirmed by CCTV footage and a local witness.
  • Police registered a case at New Friends Colony under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act and have recorded statements from witnesses.
  • Officers identified the offending vehicle on camera as a black Kia SUV and are checking nearby cameras and reconstructing the car’s route to locate the driver.
  • The probe remains active and could lead to arrests once the driver is traced, and the case highlights risks that traffic personnel face while enforcing road rules.