Archive · 4 Oct 2026
SUV Rams Police Barricade, Injuring Officers; Driver Caught
Police were checking vehicles at a checkpoint in Indore late Friday night.
They said an SUV did not stop when officers signalled it to.
The SUV hit a barricade and injured two policemen nearby.
It then drove away, and police chased it through nearby streets.
The chase ended when police stopped the SUV in Tilak Nagar.
Police arrested the two people inside and said Anuj Meena was driving.
One injured officer was discharged from hospital, while the other remained there in stable condition.
Police said they are still investigating.
Police said an SUV rammed a checkpoint barricade near GPO in Indore late Friday night.
Two policemen, constable Lal Sahab and head constable Rajesh Mishra, were injured.
Police pursued the SUV for nearly three kilometres before intercepting it in Tilak Nagar.
Police identified the occupants as Anuj Meena and Shivam, and said Meena was driving.
Both men were arrested; Mishra was discharged after treatment, while Lal Sahab remained in stable condition under treatment.
- Who
- Police said the SUV was occupied by Anuj Meena and Shivam; two policemen were injured.
- What
- An SUV allegedly rammed a police barricade, injured two officers and fled before police caught it.
- When
- Late Friday night; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Near the Sanyogitaganj police checkpoint by GPO in Indore, Madhya Pradesh; the SUV was intercepted in Tilak Nagar.
- Why
- Police said the driver accelerated instead of stopping when officers signalled the SUV to stop. The reason for fleeing was not stated.
- Pursuit distance
- Nearly 3 kilometres
- Reported speed
- The SUV allegedly reached 80–90 km/h during the chase.
- Injured officers
- Constable Lal Sahab and head constable Rajesh Mishra
- Arrested occupants
- Anuj Meena and Shivam
- Interception point
- Tilak Nagar, Indore
- Reported charges
- Allegedly obstructing government work, rash and negligent driving, and causing injuries
- Injuries
- Rajesh Mishra was discharged after treatment; Lal Sahab remained under treatment and was reported stable.