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ASI seriously injured after pickup rams him at Naka in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector was critically injured when a pickup truck struck him at a traffic checkpoint in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Ludhiana police reported that an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was hit by a pickup vehicle at a traffic checkpoint, locally known as a "Naka," in the city of Ludhiana, Punjab. The collision left the officer in serious condition, prompting immediate medical attention.
Witnesses said the pickup, traveling at speed, failed to stop at the checkpoint and struck the ASI who was on duty. Emergency services rushed the injured officer to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed his critical state.
The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and whether any traffic violations were involved. Senior officials have urged motorists to adhere to checkpoint protocols to prevent similar incidents.
Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and the police have assured the public that appropriate legal action will be taken against any negligence identified.
Witnesses said the pickup, traveling at speed, failed to stop at the checkpoint and struck the ASI who was on duty. Emergency services rushed the injured officer to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed his critical state.
The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and whether any traffic violations were involved. Senior officials have urged motorists to adhere to checkpoint protocols to prevent similar incidents.
Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and the police have assured the public that appropriate legal action will be taken against any negligence identified.