YAMUNANAGAR: An incident involving an alleged attempt to run over a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) with a dumper carrying suspected illegally mined material has been reported from Yamunanagar district. Police have registered a case against unidentified persons, while the investigation is underway.According to the complaint filed by SDM Kuldeep Singh, the incident took place on Saturday morning when he was heading towards the Public Works Department (PWD) Rest House in Sadhaura to attend a run for unity programme.During the journey, he spotted a dumper approaching with what he suspected was illegally mined material. The vehicle’s number plate was also allegedly not clearly visible. When the SDM signalled the driver to stop for inspection, the driver allegedly accelerated the vehicle and drove it towards him in an attempt to run him over.The SDM reportedly managed to move aside and save himself. He subsequently informed the police and began following the dumper.The complaint further alleges that a white Hyundai Creta, which was following the dumper, came between the SDM’s vehicle and the dumper. Its driver allegedly applied sudden brakes and drove in a zigzag manner to obstruct the SDM’s pursuit, allowing the dumper to escape.The SDM also claimed to have recorded the entire incident on his mobile phone.Sadhaura police station SHO said that a case had been registered against the dumper driver and those travelling in the Creta under various sections of law. He added that the matter was being investigated and efforts were underway to identify and arrest the accused.Talking to TOI, Yamunanagar superintendent of police Kamal Deep Goyal said that a case has been registered in connection with the incident and the police are investigating the matter with the help of CCTV footage.He confirmed that no arrests have been made so far.Sadhaura police station SHO said that a case had been registered against the dumper driver and those travelling in the Creta under various sections of law. He added that the matter was being investigated and efforts were underway to identify and arrest the accused.
