Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Punjab DGP Directs Courteous Conduct After Police Vehicle Hits Retired Lt Gen Hooda's Car
A retired top general, Lt Gen Hooda, was traveling with his wife when a police car, part of a VIP escort, hit his vehicle on a flyover.
He called the incident deliberate and a sign of arrogance.
In response, the head of the Punjab Police acknowledged the incident, expressed regret, and ordered an investigation to find the officers responsible and take action.
He also reminded all police escort teams to be respectful, patient, and follow traffic rules when on duty, emphasizing that good security should also involve good behavior towards the public.
Retired Lt Gen D.S. Hooda alleged his car was deliberately hit by a Punjab Police escort vehicle on the Zirakpur flyover while he was traveling with his wife.
Hooda, former Northern Army Commander, characterized the incident as an act of arrogance and impunity by the escort personnel.
The Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) has expressed regret over the incident and ordered a probe to identify the personnel and vehicles involved.
The DGP issued directives for police escort teams to maintain disciplined, patient, respectful, and courteous conduct while adhering to traffic rules.
The Punjab Police stated they have a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and assured that appropriate action will be taken to ensure accountability.
- Who
- Retired Lt Gen D.S. Hooda (former Northern Army Commander) and Punjab Police escort personnel
- What
- Lt Gen Hooda's car was allegedly hit by a Punjab Police escort vehicle.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon
- Where
- Zirakpur flyover, Mohali
- Why
- Lt Gen Hooda alleges the act was deliberate, driven by arrogance and impunity. The DGP is reinforcing guidelines for professional and courteous conduct during VIP escorts.
Lt Gen Hooda's Allegation
Punjab Police Response
Nature of the Incident
Lt Gen Hooda's Allegation
Lt Gen Hooda alleged that a Punjab Police escort vehicle, while escorting a VIP, deliberately hit his car on the Zirakpur flyover.
Punjab Police Response
The Punjab DGP has regretted the incident and stated that such behavior, if established, is unacceptable and contrary to the values of Punjab Police. An investigation is underway to identify the vehicles and personnel involved and initiate appropriate action.
Alleged Motivation/Conduct
Lt Gen Hooda's Allegation
Hooda described the act as "deliberate" and a display of "arrogance and impunity" by those meant to be law guardians.
Punjab Police Response
The DGP emphasized Punjab Police's zero tolerance for misconduct and issued directions for disciplined, patient, respectful, and courteous conduct by escort personnel, including adherence to traffic rules and minimal disturbance to public traffic.
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Incident Time
- Afternoon (implied by 'on Wednesday')
- Location
- Zirakpur flyover, Mohali
- Involved Parties
- Lt Gen D.S. Hooda (Retd), former Northern Army Commander; his wife; a Punjab Police escort vehicle (escorting a VIP)
- Alleged Action
- Punjab Police escort vehicle allegedly hit Lt Gen Hooda's car.
- Hooda's Stance
- Called the act deliberate, arrogant, and an act of impunity.
- DGP's Response
- Expressed regret, ordered a probe to identify personnel and vehicles, assured appropriate action, and issued directions for courteous conduct by escort teams.
Sources
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DGP directs courteous conduct on road after Punjab Police vehicle hit retired Lt Gen Hooda’s car
