India, Aug. 26 -- A police officer was severely injured after being mowed down by a speeding car during a routine vehicle check on MG Road early Sunday, officials said on Monday. The incident took place around 12.30am in front of MGF Metropolitan Mall, where a team of five personnel led by chief inspector Sandeep was conducting vehicle checks.

Investigators said the police team flagged down a car approaching from Iffco Chowk. As officers moved closer, the driver suddenly accelerated in an attempt to flee. Police said the car rammed barricades and hit sub-inspector Lakhpat Rai, who was standing nearby. The driver fled after the collision.

Rai, in his written complaint, said: "Despite knowing that the police personnel could get hurt, he s...