Police scanning CCTV footage for rider who raced away; vehicle found
The incident occurred after the Mumbai Traffic Police launched a massive New Year’s Eve drive to crack down on drunk driving. Representation Pic/SHADAB KHAN
A drunk-driving check near the National Sports Club of India in Worli turned violent after a speeding two-wheeler mowed down a 30-year-old traffic constable manning a checkpoint, Ashish Nighot, and sped away in the early hours of Thursday.
In his statement to the Tardeo police, Nighot said, “Around 3.30 am, a Suzuki Access scooter came speeding towards the nakabandi from the direction of the Worli Lotus signal. I signalled the rider to stop. Instead, he accelerated.”
What followed was a split second of terror. “The scooter rammed into me head-on. I felt a sharp pain in my elbow, fingers and knee as I was pushed back by the impact,” he said. Even after knocking down an on-duty policeman, the rider did not stop. He did not check if the officer was okay.
The Mumbai Traffic Police check a scooterist’s breath at Marine Drive on Wednesday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
Fellow traffic personnel rushed the injured constable to Nair Hospital, where doctors confirmed multiple abrasions and injuries, though no fractures. The traffic policeman’s injuries were not serious, and he was discharged after receiving treatment.
“The policeman was performing his duty so that common people could ring in the New Year without a care. Being hit by a speeding vehicle and abandoned at the spot is deeply distressing, not just physically but emotionally,” a senior police officer said.
A hit-and-run case has been registered by the Tardeo police. According to sources, the two-wheeler has been found in Worli. A search operation to trace the accused is currently underway, and the police are scanning CCTV footage to trace the rider. While Mumbaikars were immersed in New Year celebrations, traffic police personnel manned their posts through the night to ensure public safety.
Massive drive
The Worli incident, which occurred after a massive New Year’s Eve enforcement drive was launched by the Mumbai Traffic Police on December 31, 2025, highlights the risks officers face while enforcing road safety at night during festivals.
As part of the drive, special nakabandis were set up across major junctions, entry points and crowded areas of the city. Using breath analysers, police booked 211 motorists for drunk driving from 8 pm on December 31, 2025, to 8 am on January 1, 2026. In addition, 13,752 e-challans were issued for traffic violations such as helmetless riding, signal jumping, mobile phone use while driving, wrong-side driving, riding three-up, speeding, and driving without a licence, generating fines totalling Rs 1.31 crore.
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