ISLAMABAD: A police constable sustained injuries after being hit by a speeding car driven by a British female diplomat. The vehicle, registered to the UK High Commission, was confiscated by the capital’s law enforcement authorities.
According to reports, the incident occurred at Radio Pakistan Chowk on Constitution Avenue, where traffic control was manually enforced due to a power outage. The constable, a member of the Security Division, was riding his motorcycle towards Radio Pakistan Chowk from Isphani Road when the road was deemed clear for traffic.
The diplomat was traveling along Constitution Avenue from D-Chowk when an Islamabad Traffic Police officer signaled for traffic to halt from her direction. However, the diplomat disregarded the signal and collided with the constable, causing him to fall and sustain injuries.
The injured constable, Amir Dad, was promptly transported to Polyclinic Hospital for medical treatment. A police spokesperson confirmed that the driver was a third secretary at the British High Commission and stated that the police impounded the official vehicle for legal action.
While further proceedings are underway, the diplomat was permitted to depart after providing identification.
