Haryana DGP OP Singh sparked controversy after describing Thar and Bullet owners as “rogue elements.” His remarks came while discussing the causes of accidents and drunk driving in Gurugram. Acknowledging the city’s vibrant nightlife and clubbing culture, Singh said the police must find effective ways to prevent drunk driving incidents while maintaining public safety.
‘Rogue elements use Thar, Bullet’
“If it’s a Thar, how can we let it go? Or if it’s a Bullet motorcycle… all rogue elements use these two. The choice of vehicle reflects your mindset,” Singh told reporters in Hindi.
He added that people who drive Thars perform stunts on the road. “The son of an assistant commissioner of police ran over someone while driving a Thar. He wants his son freed, and we asked him whose name the car is registered in. It’s in his name, so he is the rogue element.”
Turning to a fellow policeman, he continued, “If we make a list of cops, how many will have a Thar? And whoever has it, he must be crazy….”
Singh claimed that Thar is more of a statement than a car. “The Thar is not a car, it’s a statement which says ‘this is how I am’. Okay then, suffer. You can’t have it both ways. You can’t indulge in hooliganism and then expect not to get caught,” he said.
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Gurugram bars to face action for drunk drivers
This statement comes in the context of a new Haryana Police directive that makes bars and restaurants accountable if their patrons are caught drunk driving. Issued under Section 168 of the Indian Civil Services Code, which empowers police to prevent cognisable offences, the order follows a sharp rise in road accidents linked to intoxicated driving.
In recent months, 345 people have lost their lives, and more than 580 have been injured in such incidents across the state.
The directive instructs establishments serving alcohol to deploy staff to monitor customers and ensure that anyone appearing intoxicated is provided with a cab or designated driver. Failure to comply will invite strict action from the authorities.
Singh, who issued the order, also directed officials to ensure that all bars and restaurants prominently display warnings about the risks and legal consequences of drunk driving.
