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Crime
Jalandhar ASI Suspended After Drunk Driving Crash Involving Government Vehicle
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Jalandhar has been suspended after crashing a government vehicle into other cars while under the influence of intoxication.
A serious road traffic incident occurred in Jalandhar involving a government vehicle driven by an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). The officer allegedly lost control of the vehicle while under the influence of intoxication, leading to a collision with other vehicles on the road.
Following the crash, the local administration took immediate disciplinary action against the erring officer. The ASI has been suspended from duty pending further investigation into the incident and the circumstances surrounding the drunk driving.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety standards and the conduct of officials operating government vehicles. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry to determine the extent of the damage and the specific violations committed by the officer.
Following the crash, the local administration took immediate disciplinary action against the erring officer. The ASI has been suspended from duty pending further investigation into the incident and the circumstances surrounding the drunk driving.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety standards and the conduct of officials operating government vehicles. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry to determine the extent of the damage and the specific violations committed by the officer.