Three Arrested for Trying to Run Over Cop During Inspection At Khoda Check Post in Tharad

Tharad police has arrested three men for allegedly smashing through barricades and attempting to run over an on-duty police officer at the Khoda Check Post during intensified vehicle checks ahead of Diwali.

The incident occurred when police personnel were inspecting vehicles at the interstate checkpoint under Tharad police station limits. A Mahindra Scorpio approaching from Sanchore in Rajasthan aroused suspicion, prompting officers to signal the driver to stop.

Instead of stopping, the driver allegedly accelerated, smashed through the barricades and drove towards the police personnel in an apparent attempt to run them over.

Accused Allegedly Abused and Threatened Police

According to the police, the occupants of the Scorpio got out of the vehicle after the incident and verbally abused the personnel on duty.

“You got lucky today that you survived; why are you even checking vehicles at this check post?” the accused allegedly told the officers.

Police registered a case in connection with the incident and arrested all three suspects within hours. The Scorpio allegedly used in the incident and three mobile phones have also been seized.

Further legal proceedings are under way.

Three Accused Identified

The arrested men have been identified as:

• Hiren alias Honey Sagthabhai Rajput, a resident of Piluda in Tharad.
• Kiran Baldevbhai Joshi, a resident of Vami in Tharad.
• Prince Prakashbhai Joshi, a resident of Vami in Tharad.

One Accused Has Previous NDPS Case

Police records show that a previous case was registered against Hiren alias Honey Rajput at Tharad police station under Sections 8(c), 21(b), 22(b) and 26 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The incident took place amid intensified vehicle checks ahead of Diwali, with police monitoring traffic at interstate checkpoints to prevent illegal activities and maintain security during the festive period.