Family Demands Justice for Constable Sandeep After Tragic Hit-and-Run

Constable Sandeep from Sonipat, Haryana, was tragically killed while on duty in outer Delhi after being hit and dragged by a car. The incident, which involved illegal alcohol suppliers, has led to public outcry with demands for strict action and compensation. Arrests and investigations are ongoing.

The family of Constable Sandeep, who was tragically mowed down and dragged by a car for about 10 meters in outer Delhi early Sunday, is demanding strict action against those responsible for his death. The constable, from Madina village in Sonipat, Haryana, was on duty in plainclothes to prevent burglaries when he was hit by a car after admonishing the driver for reckless driving.

"The incident is really shocking and the entire village is standing with Sandeep's family," said Dalbir Singh, a neighbor. He added that the family was informed about the incident around 4 am on Sunday, prompting Sandeep's cousin to rush to Delhi. "He was a soft-spoken person and is survived by his wife, mother, and a five-year-old son. We demand proper compensation for the family members," Dalbir added.

A former village leader, Satyavir, stated that every villager supports the victim's family. "We learned that Sandeep was chasing illegal alcohol suppliers and when he asked the car driver to stop, they mowed him down," he claimed. Satyavir demanded that the Delhi government announce proper compensation and a government job for one of the family members for financial support.

The tragic incident occurred around 2:15 am near Veena Enclave when the 30-year-old constable was moving towards Railway Road from the Nangloi Police station during duty hours. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer), Jimmy Chiram, Sandeep noticed a car being driven recklessly and advised the driver to stop. The vehicle then hit Sandeep's motorcycle from behind, dragging him for about 10 meters before crashing into a parked car. Sandeep was taken to Sonia Hospital and later shifted to Balaji Hospital in Paschim Vihar, where he was declared dead.

An accused, identified as Rajnish alias Sittu, has been arrested, and a case has been registered against him. The DCP revealed that Rajnish had incited the driver to over speed because the constable asked them not to drink in public. Police teams are conducting raids in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to apprehend the driver. The body has been sent for post-mortem, authorities added.

(With inputs from agencies.)