Policeman dies in hit-and-run in Mohali's Balongi village
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Tribune News Service
Mohali, October 27
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In a hit-and-run case, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted with the ADGP (Internal Security), Punjab, was killed after his motorcycle was hit by a rashly driven Activa scooter in Balongi late last night.
The deceased cop has been identified as Rajwant Singh (41), a resident of Kharar.
Rajwant Singh was going home on his motorcycle after duty. When he reached Desu Majra, he took a U-turn as there was a traffic jam due to a teachers’ protest. A woman riding an Activa hit his motorcycle after which he fell and suffered serious injuries.
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He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Kharar, where doctors declared him brought dead. The woman reportedly sped away from the spot. Rajpal Singh Gill, SHO, said they had registered a case under Sections 304 A and 279 of the IPC against the unknown woman at the Baloni police station.
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