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Crime
Drunk Pune Police Constable Rams Car Into Commissioner's Bungalow Gate
✍️ TOI City
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:42 PM
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A police constable in Pune was detained after allegedly ramming his vehicle into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's residence while under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday evening.
A serious incident occurred in Pune on Tuesday evening when a police constable allegedly drove his car into the main gate of the residence of Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar. The constable was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, leading to immediate detention by authorities.
Police officials confirmed that the constable has a documented history of disciplinary issues, including past offences. Records indicate that the officer had been suspended from duty in 2025 but was reinstated in 2026. The incident has raised questions regarding the monitoring of personnel with prior disciplinary records.
The Commissioner's bungalow gate sustained damage from the collision. No injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath, but the constable was taken into custody for further investigation. The Pune Police are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the reinstatement of the officer involved.
Police officials confirmed that the constable has a documented history of disciplinary issues, including past offences. Records indicate that the officer had been suspended from duty in 2025 but was reinstated in 2026. The incident has raised questions regarding the monitoring of personnel with prior disciplinary records.
The Commissioner's bungalow gate sustained damage from the collision. No injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath, but the constable was taken into custody for further investigation. The Pune Police are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the reinstatement of the officer involved.