Latest News | Delhi Cop Dies After Being Hit by Truck on Palam Flyover, Driver Held

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) A Delhi Police head constable died after his motorcycle was hit by a truck on Palam flyover of southwest Delhi early Friday, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Amit Shantipal (40), who was posted in West Delhi, they said.

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At around 2 am on Friday, a PCR call regarding an accident was received at Delhi Cantt police station. A team was sent to the spot where they found the accused driver Salman Ahmad (23), a senior police officer said.

The officer further said that later an information was received from DDU Hospital that Shantipal was declared brought dead.

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An FIR has been registered against Ahmad. He has been arrested and his truck seized, the officer said, adding that the body was handed over to the family members.

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