Watch video: Traffic constable killed by speeding car on Delhi-Meerut expressway, driver arrested

A 34-year-old traffic constable, Vipin Kumar, was killed after being hit by a speeding car near the entry point of the Institute of Professional Excellence and Management (IPEM) on the Delhi-Meerut expressway, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday while he was managing heavy traffic due to VIP movement in the area, according to a PTI report.

ACP (Traffic) Sachidanand told PTI, Kumar was flung into the air after being struck by the vehicle before crashing back onto the road. He was immediately taken to a nearby private hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning.

FIR filed, murder charge added after death

Kumar’s brother, Akshay Kumar — also a traffic constable — lodged an FIR at the Vijay Nagar police station following the incident. After Kumar’s death, a section for murder was added to the FIR, police said.

Driver arrested, admitted to overspeeding

The accused driver, identified as Vinit alias Binney from Sadar Pur village, was allegedly intoxicated and driving at 120 kmph. During interrogation, he told police he did not notice the constable.

Police have seized the vehicle and confirmed that Vinit is listed as a history-sheeter at the Madhuban Bapudham police station in Ghaziabad. He has been booked under relevant sections of law.

Guard of honour before last rites

Vipin Kumar’s body was sent for post-mortem and later given a guard of honour at the police lines on Sunday afternoon before being handed over to his family.

(With inputs from PTI)