Haryana Police constable run over by truck at checkpoint in Panchkula

A Haryana Police constable was killed after being run over by a truck at a checkpoint here, an official said on Sunday.

The truck driver fled from the spot after breaking the police barricade, but was later nabbed, the official added.

According to the police, constable Deepak was on duty at the checkpoint when the incident took place around 11 pm on Saturday.

A 'naka' point near the Chandimandir toll plaza had been set up to check drunken driving.

“A speeding truck broke through a barricade and crushed Deepak, while the driver fled from the scene,” the official said.

The truck driver was arrested near ITBP Bhanu, he said, adding that the accused has been subjected to a drug test and further investigation is underway.

A case has been registered against the accused.

Deepak was posted at Surajpur Traffic police station in Panchkula. The police statement said Deepak was a resident of Jind district.