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Navi Mumbai Police Constable Dragged by Hit-and-Run Vehicle
Surveillance footage has captured the moment a car with fraudulent registration plates struck and dragged a police constable across the street in Navi Mumbai. The incident raises fresh concerns about enforcement lapses at traffic checkpoints.
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Security camera footage from the incident shows a vehicle coming to a brief halt before striking constable Dilip Bhoir, who was positioned in front of the car during what appears to be a routine traffic stop. The constable was then dragged approximately 200 metres by the vehicle before being released.
The car bore fake number plates at the time of the collision, according to preliminary investigation details. The hit-and-run nature of the incident and use of fraudulent registration plates suggest the driver may have been attempting to evade police enforcement.
The constable sustained injuries in the incident, though his current condition remains unclear. Local police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for the attack on the officer.
The incident underscores the risks faced by traffic enforcement personnel during routine duties and highlights vulnerabilities in checkpoint procedures. Authorities are examining the CCTV footage to trace the vehicle's registration details and trace the driver's whereabouts.