A dramatic chase between Ghaziabad Police and a white Hyundai i-20 on the Raj Nagar Extension Elevated Road is shown in a video that has been making the rounds on social media. In the 47-second video, police cars are seen pursuing the car as it speeds along a busy road while it is in reverse.
The incident, which happened on Wednesday, February 21, has drawn a lot of attention online and sparked questions about traffic laws and safety.
गाजियाबाद पुलिस ने आई ट्वेंटी कार रोकने का प्रयास किया। i–20 वाले ने बैक गियर डाला और पुलिस को खूब छकाया। खबर है कि कार वाला भाग निकला। ये पता नहीं चला है कि पुलिस उसको रोक क्यों रही थी। @Uppolice @dgpup @ghaziabadpolice #Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/LoW9qZQxjP
— Arun (आज़ाद) Chahal 🇮🇳 (@arunchahalitv) February 22, 2024
While the exact circumstances behind the chase are still unknown, the video has spurred discussion regarding proper police pursuit protocols and the possible dangers involved in such actions.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Nimish Dasharath Patil responded to the incident by saying, “An I-20 car is seen in reverse gear on an elevated road in a video that went viral on social media today. There is a police car pursuing the driver. Further investigation into the incident revealed that it was operating on elevated last night between 9.30 and 10:00 pm.”
आज सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है जिसके अनुसार एलिवेटेड रोड एक कार आई-20 रिवर्स गियर में चल रही है । उसको एक पुलिस पीसी द्वारा चेस किया जा रहा है । घटना के विषय में अधिक जानकारी करने पर ज्ञात हुआ कि कल रात्रि लगभग 9.30-10.00 बजे एलिवेटेड पर चल रही(1/3)@Uppolice pic.twitter.com/5FQ2uUP2TO
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) February 22, 2024
“The police control room received information that an I-20 car was coming from Rajnagar, driving recklessly. In which there was a complaint of drink-driving. The PC started driving the car in reverse gear when he tried to stop it based on this complaint. The police officer said in the video statement that was posted on X that “more information is being sought regarding this incident, and necessary action will be taken after the investigation.”
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