India News | ASI Injured as Car Driver Tries to Run over Him in Patiala

Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) An assistant sub-inspector was injured when a car driver tried to run over him during a checking ahead of Independence Day in Patiala, said police.

In a video that surfaced on social media, ASI Suba Singh can be seen dragged for some distance.

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The right leg of the ASI was fractured when it came under the car's wheel.

The incident took place in the Leela Bhawan area of Patiala.

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The ASI had stopped the car for checking.

“The mischievous element dragged him for some distance. The ASI's leg was fractured,” a police official told reporters in Patiala.

The police official said they have traced the vehicle, which had a Haryana registration number.

An FIR under Section 307 of the IPC will be lodged in this case, he said.

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