A police constable attached to the Delwala Police Station has been seriously injured and admitted to hospital after being dragged by a car whose occupants attempted to evade a police inspection. The incident occurred when a team of police officers tried to inspect a vehicle following information that a suspect with outstanding warrants was inside. When officers ordered the driver to stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated in defiance of police instructions. In an attempt to prevent the car from fleeing, one police constable jumped onto the bonnet and held on, but the driver continued to drive for approximately 1.5 kilometres…
Police officer injured after being dragged by vehicle linked to local politician
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