Police teams are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the vehicle’s owner and apprehend the suspects who fled.
THANE: A police constable was injured after being dragged on the bonnet of a car for around 200 metres during a routine check near Panvel in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, officials said on Wednesday. The driver failed to stop, lost control of the vehicle and hit the constable.
Police personnel were conducting a routine inspection at a ‘nakabandi’ (checkpoint) when they signalled a speeding car to stop, according to preliminary reports and CCTV footage. During the investigation, police found that the vehicle had a fake number plate, making it difficult to trace. Police teams are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the vehicle’s owner and apprehend the suspects who fled.
The incident took place on Monday night in the Kalamboli area, and efforts are underway to trace the accused, they said.