A Haryana Police constable was arrested for trying to snatch a car from a Gurgaon resident, police said Monday.
Constable Bhupinder, posted at Rajendra Park police station, was arrested for trying to snatch the car from Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Gagga Vihar.
Pradeep Kumar, who has a shop near the Daulatabad flyover, was returning home Nov 28, when Bhupinder - then not in police uniform - and his friend Bijander stopped him and tried to snatch his car.
Commissioner of Police Navdeep Singh ordered an inquiry after Pradeep Kumar filed a complaint.
Police found the incident to be true after an inquiry, an official told IANS.
Bijander is on the run, while the constable has been suspended, police said Monday.
The constable threatened Pradeep Kumar with severe police action if the car was not handed over to him, police said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app