New Delhi: The ACP of the Delhi Police's Traffic unit died in an accident while on duty near Rajokri flyover on Saturday night, officials said.
The accident happened around 10 pm when ACP Sanket Kaushik was managing traffic near the flyover. they said.
He was taken to AIIMS trauma centre, where he was declared brought dead by doctors, a senior police officer said, adding that they were trying to identify the accused.
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According to information, Kaushik was hit by a mini-truck(TATA 407) and sustained severe injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled from the spot and efforts are on to nab him.
The erring vehicle driver fled the spot and efforts are on to trace him. Details of the accident were not known immediately.
Sanket Kaushil was posted in South-West Delhi. Cops are investigating the matter whether it was a mere accident or there is any foul play involved.
With agency inputs