Lift to UP cop, Rs 20,000 missing, then a 13-km chase: Truck driver's wild ride
A truck driver in Hamirpur accused a sub-inspector of stealing Rs 20,000 after taking a lift with him. The allegation, amplified by a viral video, has led to the officer's suspension.
A sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur has been suspended after a truck driver accused him of stealing Rs 20,000 during a lift the officer took in the driver's vehicle.
The incident, parts of which were captured on video and widely shared on social media, has sparked widespread discussion, prompting the police to initiate both a criminal case and a departmental inquiry.
According to the allegations, the sub-inspector requested a lift from the truck driver while travelling through Hamirpur. The driver agreed and dropped him near a toll plaza, where the officer reportedly got into his personal vehicle and drove away.
It was only after continuing his journey that the truck driver realised Rs 20,000 was missing from his belongings. Suspecting the sub-inspector, he turned his vehicle around and began chasing him.
The pursuit continued for nearly 13 Km before the driver managed to stop the officer. Videos circulating online show the confrontation between the two, with the driver accusing the sub-inspector of taking the cash.
Here’s the video:
The missing money was recovered from inside the sub-inspector's uniform during the confrontation. The video has since gone viral, drawing sharp reactions from social media users.
Following the circulation of the footage, the official X account of Hamirpur Police issued a statement confirming that action had been initiated against the officer.
"A video is going viral on social media today, dated 06.07.2026, in which a person is accusing a Sub-Inspector (SI) of stealing money. Based on the written complaint received from the concerned individual in the aforementioned case, proceedings are underway to register a case under relevant sections at Kotwali Nagar Police Station, Hamirpur. The concerned Sub-Inspector has been immediately suspended, and orders for a departmental inquiry have been issued. The investigation is ongoing. Further legal action will be taken based on the facts of the investigation," the statement, signed by Circle Officer Sadar Yashpal Singh, read.
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The police have not yet publicly confirmed the circumstances under which the cash was allegedly recovered, and the allegations remain under investigation. Authorities have said that the outcome of the departmental inquiry and criminal investigation will determine the next course of legal action against the suspended officer.
A sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur has been suspended after a truck driver accused him of stealing Rs 20,000 during a lift the officer took in the driver's vehicle.
The incident, parts of which were captured on video and widely shared on social media, has sparked widespread discussion, prompting the police to initiate both a criminal case and a departmental inquiry.
According to the allegations, the sub-inspector requested a lift from the truck driver while travelling through Hamirpur. The driver agreed and dropped him near a toll plaza, where the officer reportedly got into his personal vehicle and drove away.
It was only after continuing his journey that the truck driver realised Rs 20,000 was missing from his belongings. Suspecting the sub-inspector, he turned his vehicle around and began chasing him.
The pursuit continued for nearly 13 Km before the driver managed to stop the officer. Videos circulating online show the confrontation between the two, with the driver accusing the sub-inspector of taking the cash.
Here’s the video:
The missing money was recovered from inside the sub-inspector's uniform during the confrontation. The video has since gone viral, drawing sharp reactions from social media users.
Following the circulation of the footage, the official X account of Hamirpur Police issued a statement confirming that action had been initiated against the officer.
"A video is going viral on social media today, dated 06.07.2026, in which a person is accusing a Sub-Inspector (SI) of stealing money. Based on the written complaint received from the concerned individual in the aforementioned case, proceedings are underway to register a case under relevant sections at Kotwali Nagar Police Station, Hamirpur. The concerned Sub-Inspector has been immediately suspended, and orders for a departmental inquiry have been issued. The investigation is ongoing. Further legal action will be taken based on the facts of the investigation," the statement, signed by Circle Officer Sadar Yashpal Singh, read.
See the post:
The police have not yet publicly confirmed the circumstances under which the cash was allegedly recovered, and the allegations remain under investigation. Authorities have said that the outcome of the departmental inquiry and criminal investigation will determine the next course of legal action against the suspended officer.
