ASI Suspended After Drunk Driving Crash Involving Government Vehicle in Jalandhar

According to a report by Amar Ujala, an Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI) in Jalandhar was found operating a government‑owned vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The officer lost control of the vehicle and struck several private cars on a city road, causing property damage. Police officials detained the ASI, administered a breath‑alcohol test that confirmed intoxication, and the department promptly suspended him pending a formal inquiry. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations among law‑enforcement personnel.