Delhi Police Van Driven By 'Drunk' Officers Kills Man, 2 Officers Suspended
The Delhi Police vehicle, with two officers on board, hit the man early on Thursday, according to the victim's son, who had stepped out at the time of the incident.
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Two police officers have been suspended by Delhi Police following a fatal incident involving their PCR van.
New Delhi:
A tragic incident occurred in Delhi when a Police Control Room (PCR) van allegedly struck and killed a man identified as Gangaram Tiwari, a local tea stall owner. According to reports, the incident took place early Thursday morning near the Ramakrishna Ashram Metro Station in Central Delhi, at approximately 5 am. The victim's son, who was not present during the accident, claimed the police vehicle had two officers and a woman inside.
"The officers in the PCR van, including a woman, were heavily intoxicated. The vehicle mounted the roadside ramp and fatally struck my father," the victim's son told ANI.
The son further alleged, "The van contained empty liquor bottles, and the police officials smelled strongly of alcohol. They frequently visit this spot to consume alcohol at the back of the area."
#WATCH | Delhi: Son of the deceased says, "There were two people in the PCR Van, including a woman. They were highly intoxicated. My father's name is Gangaram Tiwari; he was around 50-55 years old. There were bottles of liquor in the car. My father had a shop here for the last 10… https://t.co/BThmXOPHcs pic.twitter.com/TWJqDP23Ao
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2025
Delhi Police have taken action by suspending both officers involved—an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a constable. The victim's remains have been sent for post-mortem examination. Authorities are in the process of filing a First Information Report (FIR) and continuing their investigation. Police officials confirmed that medical examinations will be conducted on both officers involved.
This incident follows another recent tragedy where a police head constable in Haryana's Palwal struck three brothers walking home from school with his car. Two of the children—Ayaan (13) and Ahsan (9)—died immediately, while their 7-year-old brother Arjaan sustained critical injuries.
Local residents reported that the officer in the Haryana case, identified as Narender Kumar, appeared intoxicated and attempted to flee after the accident. Community members pursued and apprehended him approximately 500 meters from the crash site.
Video footage shows the officer arguing with locals following the collision, with his Hyundai Exter vehicle visible in the recordings.