Haryana cop runs over 3 minors returning from school, 2 killed

After the accident, local people caught the driver, identified as head constable Narender Kumar, and handed him over to the police. The accused, who has been arrested, is posted as a reader in the DSP's office at Nuh. An FIR has been registered at Utawad police station.

According to the complaint filed by Sahabuddin, father of the children and a resident of Utawad village, his sons Ayan (11), Ahsan (9) and Arjan (7) studied at Gariba Public School in Utawad. On Monday, after school, they were crossing the road when the car hit them. Ayan and Ahsan died on the spot while Arjan was seriously injured and referred from Nalhar Medical College, Nuh, to the PGIMS, Rohtak.

According to eyewitnesses, the accused attempted to flee, but the villagers chased the car and stopped him about 500 metres from the accident spot. They then informed the police.

People alleged that the accused was driving in a drunken state and was arguing with them, showing off his uniform.

“The car has been seized and further action has been initiated. Whether the accused was drunk or not can only be confirmed after we get the medical report,” said inspector Renu, SHO of Utawad police station.