Liquor-fueled mayhem: Traffic policeman’s rampage stuns Dibrugarh
In a shocking incident reported from the Chowkidingee area of Dibrugarh, a traffic police constable allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol on Saturday evening, November 1, crashing into several vehicles and creating chaos in the locality.
According to eyewitnesses, the policeman, driving a vehicle bearing registration number AS-06-F-8135, was speeding recklessly when he rammed into multiple vehicles parked along the road. Locals rushed to the spot after the collisions and reportedly recovered liquor bottles from inside the vehicle.
The incident sparked outrage among residents, who expressed anger over a law enforcement officer violating the very traffic rules he was meant to uphold. Police soon arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control.
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, and the erring policeman has been taken into custody for medical examination. Meanwhile, locals have demanded strict departmental action against him for endangering public safety.
The incident has raised serious questions about discipline within the force and the enforcement of drunk-driving laws in the state.
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