“I have given the time and place of the incident, so they should be able to identify. Obviously, identification should not take so long,” said former Army Northern Command Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda. File | Photo credit: The Hindu
A day after a car driven by retired Lt Gen DS Hooda, who led the 2016 surgical strikes, was allegedly hit by a Punjab Police escort vehicle at Zirakpur in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, the police on Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) issued strict public orders to all, even VIP members of the escort staff, alleged police escort identities. vehicle.
On November 12, Mr. Hooda claimed that one of the two Punjab Police jeeps escorting the VIP rammed into his car and then sped off on the ‘Zirakpur Flyover’. After this, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav issued instructions to identify the vehicles and personnel involved and ensured that the matter is taken seriously.
On Thursday (November 13), police said they were working on the case and had met Mr Hooda in this regard. “Yes, we have met him and we are working on it,” Harmandeep Singh Hans, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for SAS Nagar, told The Hindu while responding to questions about the current status of the case and the identification of the vehicle involved.
Mr Hooda confirmed that the police had met him. “I have given the time and place of the incident, so they should be able to identify. Obviously, identification should not take that long. I am sure they would have known by now. I have asked them to share the action they have taken. I will wait for their reply. I hope they will come back as soon as possible,” Mr Hooda told The Hindu.
Meanwhile, DGP Yadav pointed out the policy of zero tolerance towards misbehavior and said that the duty of Punjab Police is not only to protect vulnerable persons but also to promote public dignity, safety and confidence on the roads. “VIP protection is a highly responsible task that requires discipline, patience and respect for citizens. A strong security apparatus and respectful behavior must go hand in hand,” he said.
The DGP has issued instructions to all concerned police personnel for immediate compliance, which includes following traffic rules and regulations during non-emergency movements, facilitating smooth movement ensuring minimum disruption to public traffic and professional behavior with courtesy to be maintained throughout the journey with the protected. He also added that “maximum patience and restraint must be exercised in all circumstances.” among other directions.
Published – 14 Nov 2025 01:23 IST
