In an ironic turn of events on New Year's Eve, while the Gurugram Police were cracking down on citizens for drink-driving, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from the same force was booked for causing an accident while intoxicated. The accused officer, driving his personal vehicle, collided with a VIP escort vehicle, injuring its driver.

The Incident

The accident occurred at a busy intersection near Sector 4/7 Chowk. According to the complaint filed by Sub-Inspector (SI) Ramesh, who was the checkpoint (naka) in-charge, his team was deployed near INOX Mall for security arrangements on the night of December 31. The team included Head Constable (HC) Sanjay, HC Poonam, Constable Sombir, Constable Sudhir, SPO Ajay Pal, and Home Guard Raghuveer.

While the team was thoroughly checking vehicles arriving from the New Colony red light, ASI Baljit Singh arrived at the scene in his personal white Hyundai Venue car.

Sequence Of Events

SI Ramesh stated that upon arrival, ASI Baljit called SPO Ajay Pal to join him. Approximately 30 minutes later, both emerged from INOX Mall. Baljit then asked Head Constables Sanjay Kumar and Hansraj, who were on duty at the checkpoint, to get into his car, stating that they were returning after having a meal.

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Subsequently, the ASI drove the car at high speed. While taking a sudden U-turn from Sector 4/7 Chowk towards New Colony Mod, he lost control and collided with a Scorpio escort vehicle on VIP duty, which was approaching from the direction of the railway station.

Investigation And Charges

The driver of the VIP escort vehicle sustained injuries in the crash. During the subsequent investigation, it was confirmed that ASI Baljit Singh was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Additionally, police noted irregularities with the accused's vehicle; the front number plate was missing, and characters on the rear number plate were illegible/missing.

Based on SI Ramesh's complaint, a case has been registered against ASI Baljit Singh at the New Colony police station. The matter is currently under investigation.

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