Woman in critical condition after being hit by fleeing car pursued by Police in Chandigarh

A female pedestrian, Nisha Garg, 44, is in critical condition after being struck by a car involved in a police chase near Dhanas on Saturday night. The car, driven by Maninder Singh of Khanna, was being pursued by Punjab Police all the way from Khanna, Ludhiana, following a tip-off from the health department regarding his alleged involvement in a crime.

The speeding car collided with an electricity pole before crashing into Nisha Garg, who was an innocent bystander and a resident of Dhanas. She is currently receiving treatment at PGIMER.

Details of the chase

In the car with the driver was a nurse, who served as an informant for both the police and health department. Fortunately, both of them sustained only minor injuries.

Moments before the collision, another passenger from the car had exited the vehicle near PGIMER. Observing this, the police detained the man. In response, Maninder attempted to evade the police by speeding towards Dhanas.

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During this attempt to escape, he rammed his car into an electricity pole and subsequently struck Nisha Garg, who was present at the scene.

Police action and charges

Onlookers at the scene managed to apprehend Maninder Singh and handed him over to the Sarangpur police. He is now facing charges under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering the life or personal safety of others) of the Indian Penal Code. These charges have been registered at the Sarangpur police station.

Additionally, a search of Maninder's car led to the discovery of an ultrasound device used for prenatal sex determination. The police are awaiting a formal complaint from either the Punjab health department or Punjab Police regarding this suspected crime in order to proceed with further criminal actions.

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This incident highlights the risks and consequences associated with high-speed chases and the importance of public safety during such situations.