A constable of Chandigarh traffic police was severely injured after he was hit by a rashly driven car while he was on duty at a check post near Sector 52 and 53, on Tuesday night.
As per the sources within the Police Department, the car bearing Chandigarh registration number (CH-01AS-8022) which was being driven by the accused hit the constable lakhbir Singh who signaled the driver to stop at a check post set up for nabbing offenders driving under the influence of alcohol. The accused sped away from the spot by hitting the constable, who was rushed to GMCH Sector-32 hospital where doctors confirmed that lakhbir had suffered fracture in his leg. Police has identified the Chevrolet optra car with Chandigarh registration number. However the accused driver is yet to be traced.