SUV Rams Police Barricade, Injures 2 Cops; Driver Caught After High-Speed Chase In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The situation at the Sanyogitaganj police checkpoint near GPO turned tense late Friday night when a rashly driven SUV tried to break through the barricades and flee despite repeated signals to stop. As the SUV smashed into the barricade, two policemen standing nearby were thrown to the side of the road and injured. As the vehicle sped away, police at the spot immediately…
Indore's Sanyogitaganj police checkpoint experienced a tense situation late Friday night when a driver recklessly attempted to break through barricades. The SUV rammed into the barricade, causing two policemen to be thrown to the ground and sustain injuries. The vehicle then fled the scene, prompting an immediate police response.
The pursuit lasted nearly 3 kilometers, with the SUV reaching speeds of 80-90 kmph as it navigated through Baktawar Ram Nagar, Tilak Nagar, and surrounding areas. The chase concluded when police teams blocked the SUV's escape routes, leading to its apprehension alongside the driver, Anuj Meena, and another occupant, Shivam. Both men were taken into custody, and the SUV was seized.
Police Commissioner Santosh Singh visited the hospital to check on the injured officers. Anuj, who was driving at the time, had no prior criminal record. Police are investigating the incident, which involved obstructing government work, reckless driving, and causing injuries.
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