Delhi Police sub-inspector run over by private bus in Usmanpur

A sub-inspector with the Delhi Police was run over a by a private bus ferrying passengers in northeast Delhi's Usmanpur on Sunday. The victim was returning home on his bike after completing his duty when the bus crashed into him. The errant driver has been arrested.

A senior police officer said that the accident took place around 9.30 pm when the SI Om Pal left for home on his bike after completing his duty hours.

"Witnesses and locals told police that the moment Pal arrived near a traffic signal in Usmanpur, a speeding bus knocked him from behind. They said that the impact was such that Pal was thrown meters away and he sustained severe neck and head injuries. Passersby and locals made a PCR call and rushed Pal to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment," said an officer.

The bus and the victim's motorcycle have been seized for inspection.

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The victim was returning home on his bike after completing his duty when the bus crashed into him. The errant driver has been arrested. The bus and the motorcycle have been seized for probe.