In a hit-and-run incident, two Delhi traffic police personnel on duty in south-west Delhi were hit by a car and dragged for about 20 metres, a police officer claimed. According to police, the incident took place at Ber Sarai traffic lights near Vedant Deshika Marg around 7.45 pm on Saturday evening.

“The injuries sustained by ASI Pramod and Head Constable Sailesh were reported to be minor. However, the aim was to kill them. A case has been registered on charges of attempt to murder and obstructing the discharge of official duty and endangering the life of public,” the officer said.

“A PCR call was received at Kishan Garh police station stating that an unknown vehicle had hit traffic officials on duty and fled the scene,” the officer said. He said that a team was immediately sent to the scene and found that the injured personnel were taken to Safdarjung Hospital in a PCR van.

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The officer said the team reached the hospital and found that Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pramod and Head Constable Sailesh Chouhan were conscious and stable. According to their statements, they were conducting routine searches for traffic violations.

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The officer said that at around 7.45 pm, a vehicle ran a red light and when Sailesh gave a stop sign, the driver initially obeyed but suddenly tried to escape, dragging both the personnel for about 20 meters and then speeding away from the scene. Police said the owner of the vehicle has been identified and will be arrested soon.

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