Hydeabad traffic constable jumps on bonnet to escape drunk driver

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Gachibowli after allegedly driving under the influence, hitting a vehicle and ramming a traffic constable who jumped onto the bonnet to avoid injury. Two cases were registered.

HYDERABAD: A 24-year-old man was arrested by Gachibowli police for allegedly ramming his car into a traffic constable who attempted to stop him on Saturday.

Police identified the accused as G. Tarun. He was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he first hit a vehicle at Nanakramguda and continued towards Gachibowli.

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Traffic constable Narsimhulu noticed the vehicle and signalled the driver to stop. Instead, Tarun allegedly drove towards him. To avoid being run over, the constable jumped onto the bonnet of the moving car.

Police said the accused continued driving for some distance with the constable on the bonnet before stopping after passersby intervened.

Gachibowli police reached the spot and took Tarun into custody. Two cases were registered against him.