Delhi police head constable dies after being hit by speeding truck

NEW DELHI: A head constable of the Delhi Police was killed after being allegedly hit by a speeding truck near Azadpur Mandi in northwest Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as HC Ajab Singh, was posted at the Badarpur Police Station. He had been working for the Delhi police for more than 15 years, police said.
The incident took place on May 9 when Singh was on his way for night duty when a speeding truck loaded with industrial equipment hit him, they said.
Singh (45) was rushed to a private hospital and later shifted to RML hospital where he died during treatment the next day, police said.
The truck driver has been arrested, police added.