A Pune police head constable allegedly drove his car at high speed towards the official residence of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and attempted to run over personnel deployed at the entrance after being upset over not getting a transfer of his choice, police said on Wednesday.
No one was injured in the incident.
Key Highlights:
- Head Constable Amol Vasantrao Bhise drove his car into the residence gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar.
- The incident occurred after Bhise was denied a transfer to a posting of his choice.
- The Koregaon Park police have registered a case against Bhise under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Context:
The incident took place at the commissioner’s official residence in the Cantonment area at 5.45 pm on Tuesday. Bhise was attached to the police headquarters and was allegedly drunk at the time of the incident, officers said.
“The constable was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He has a history of disciplinary issues and has been involved in several offences earlier. He was suspended in 2025 and reinstated in 2026,” Kumar told PTI.
Response:
“He was upset over being denied a transfer to a posting of his choice and allegedly acted out of frustration,” an officer from the Koregaon Park police station said.
“The constable was taken into custody, and further action is being initiated,” police officers said.
Further action is being initiated against Bhise, and an investigation is underway. The incident highlights the need for better mental health support for police personnel.
The police department has promised to take strict action against Bhise and has vowed to ensure the safety of its personnel.
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Forwarding this incident, the police department has promised to take strict action against Bhise and has vowed to ensure the safety of its personnel. The incident highlights the need for better mental health support for police personnel.