Ambala: Drunk cop's car runs over woman; investigation underway
Ambala: Drunk cop's car runs over woman; investigation underway
A 24-year-old Nikita Bajaj dies after a police head constable's car allegedly hits her e-rickshaw near Kali Paltan Bridge; eyewitnesses claim intoxication, police say probe is ongoing.
A 24-year-old woman, Nikita Bajaj, died after a car allegedly driven by a police head constable struck her e-rickshaw near the Kali Paltan Bridge in Ambala Cantonment on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026. The force of the impact hurled the e-rickshaw rider onto the road and left the woman crushed beneath the vehicle. She was quickly rushed to a government hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Eyewitnesses at the scene claimed the officer appeared to be inebriated at the time of the incident, though officials insisted the matter is still under investigation. Police have taken the driver into custody for questioning as part of the inquiry. The e-rickshaw operator, who was present during the crash, said the car was moving at a high speed when it struck the two-wheeler.
Bystanders helped manage the chaotic scene and handed the driver over to authorities. The victim’s family has requested a transparent investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash, including a toxicology report if applicable. While police have not released a final statement on the officer’s identity or rank, the incident has prompted calls for accountability and stricter road-safety enforcement, especially when civilians are involved with law enforcement personnel.
Residents and local officials say such accidents underscore the need for better traffic control near busy junctions and for stricter penalties for drunk driving across all sectors. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have promised to share more details as they become available. The tragedy adds to growing concerns about road safety and the conduct of police officers in high-speed scenarios.
