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Pune Thriller: Reckless Driver Hits Man, Then Tries to Run Over Police Officer
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News18•24-09-2026, 14:09
Pune Thriller: Reckless Driver Hits Man, Then Tries to Run Over Police Officer
- •A thrilling incident occurred on Monday (September 21) around 12:30 PM at Vadgaon Ghenand near Chakan.
- •A reckless driver first crushed a young man, then drove his car over a police officer who tried to stop him.
- •Police Officer Niroj Rajjak Sheikh narrowly escaped by jumping aside at the last moment.
- •The accused, Sukhdev Hanumant Naik (age 29), also hit the police's government vehicle.
- •Cases of obstructing government work, attempted murder, and accident have been registered at South Chakan Police Station.
Key Questions Answered
A reckless driver named Sukhdev Hanumant Naik struck a young man with his car and subsequently tried to run over Police Officer Niroj Rajjak Sheikh who attempted to stop him near Vadgaon Ghenand.
Police Officer Niroj Rajjak Sheikh showed quick thinking and jumped aside just in time when the speeding car was driven directly at him, narrowly saving his life.
Based on the complaint filed by Police Officer Niroj Sheikh, charges for obstructing government work, attempted murder, and causing an accident were registered against the accused at the South Chakan Police Station.
