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Crime
E‑Challan Photo Shows Female Officer Riding Stolen Scooter from Hamidia Hospital, Triggers Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:18 PM
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A traffic e‑challan captured a female police officer on the scooter stolen from Hamidia Hospital, prompting an internal police investigation.
The theft of a scooter from Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal has taken an unexpected turn after a routine traffic e‑challan revealed a police officer riding the same vehicle. The e‑challan, issued for a traffic violation, included a clear photograph that showed a female constable on the stolen two‑wheeler.
When the image was cross‑checked with the missing‑vehicle report, investigators quickly identified the officer as the rider. The visual evidence bypassed the traditional investigative trail and directly linked a member of the police force to the stolen asset.
The revelation caused a stir within the Bhopal police department, with senior officials calling for an immediate internal inquiry. Sources said the department is reviewing the officer's service record and the circumstances surrounding the theft.
Authorities have not disclosed any disciplinary measures yet, but the incident underscores the growing role of digital traffic enforcement tools in uncovering internal misconduct.
When the image was cross‑checked with the missing‑vehicle report, investigators quickly identified the officer as the rider. The visual evidence bypassed the traditional investigative trail and directly linked a member of the police force to the stolen asset.
The revelation caused a stir within the Bhopal police department, with senior officials calling for an immediate internal inquiry. Sources said the department is reviewing the officer's service record and the circumstances surrounding the theft.
Authorities have not disclosed any disciplinary measures yet, but the incident underscores the growing role of digital traffic enforcement tools in uncovering internal misconduct.