New Delhi: Hitting the headlines again is Delhi and its roads, but this time because of a row between a traffic cop and a rider, where the cop reportedly threw a brick at the latter.
The incident, which took place on Monday morning is said to have occurred in the posh Golf Link area of central Delhi over a minor altercation following which he was suspended pending a detailed inquiry.
The victim, who was riding a two-wheeler, alleged that the constable demanded a bribe accusing her of violating traffic rules. She alleged that he started abusing her and her child after she refused to pay bribe, insisting that a receipt of the fine he was demanding be issued to her. She said that following an argument, the cop picked up a brick and attacked her.
“On behalf of myself and Delhi Police, I want to express my regret. The Head Constable has already been suspended. Apart from that, I have ordered that a criminal case be registered. We will investigate the matter,” Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said.
The woman was also seen in the video picking up a brick, which she threw on the ground. Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic), said strict action would be taken against the head constable. “We regret such a shameful act. We will take strictest possible action,” said Chander. The woman also alleged that her two-wheeler was damaged in the incident. The accused cop has been arrested.
