Archive · 7 Sep 2026
DCP-Nameplate Car Allegedly Hits Cyclist, Scooter Rider in Indore
A car with a police DCP nameplate was filmed moving strangely through Indore.
It reportedly swerved from side to side and came close to other vehicles.
The car allegedly hit a child riding a bicycle, but kept going.
It later reportedly hit an elderly man’s scooter near Bhandari Bridge.
The elderly man fell and had minor injuries.
A passerby followed the car and recorded a video.
Some people alleged that the driver had been drinking, but this has not been confirmed.
Police officer Deepak Patil was assigned to investigate the incident.
A car displaying a DCP nameplate was filmed swerving across roads in Indore.
The vehicle allegedly struck a child on a bicycle and continued without stopping.
It later allegedly hit an elderly scooter rider, who suffered minor injuries.
The car bore registration number MP 03 A 8674 and reportedly carried two policemen.
An investigation was assigned to RI Deepak Patil, while alcohol-use allegations remain unconfirmed.
- Who
- Two policemen were reportedly inside the car; a child cyclist and an elderly scooter rider were allegedly struck.
- What
- A DCP-nameplate car was allegedly driven erratically and reportedly hit two people and other vehicles.
- When
- The reports give differing timing: one describes the incident as occurring on Sunday, while another says it occurred on September 1; a video was posted on September 6, 2026.
- Where
- The incident was reported in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, along the route from Clerk Colony through Kalash Square to Bhandari Bridge in the Pardeshipura area.
- Why
- The reason for the reported erratic driving is unclear; allegations that the driver was under the influence of alcohol remain unconfirmed.
Reported Allegations
Investigation and Official Position
Cause of the driving
Reported Allegations
Some people alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Investigation and Official Position
The alcohol-use allegation has not been confirmed, and the reported cause of the erratic driving remains unclear.
Responsibility for the incident
Reported Allegations
Reports and video footage allegedly show the DCP-nameplate car hitting a child, an elderly scooter rider, and other vehicles.
Investigation and Official Position
Police assigned RI Deepak Patil to investigate, called the driver and accompanying person for statements, and said they were trying to contact the person hit by the car.
Vehicle’s assignment
Reported Allegations
Sources claimed the vehicle was allotted to DCP (Zone 4) Sunil Mehta.
Investigation and Official Position
The reports do not establish who was driving or confirm the vehicle’s assignment beyond the source claim.
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Vehicle
- Car bearing registration number MP 03 A 8674 and displaying a DCP nameplate
- Reported occupants
- Two policemen were reportedly inside the car
- Reported victims
- A child riding a bicycle and an elderly man riding scooter MP 09 UE 3531
- Reported injuries
- Both reportedly avoided serious injuries; the elderly man suffered minor injuries
- Investigation
- RI Deepak Patil was assigned the investigation and said the driver and accompanying person were called to record statements
- Vehicle allocation
- Sources claimed the car had been allotted to DCP (Zone 4) Sunil Mehta
