The Unsettling Bump: An Escort, a General, and the Rules of the Road

Picture this, if you will: a high-ranking military official, Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, Corps Commander of the 11 Corps, traveling with all the precise protocol one would expect. A convoy, you see, moving along the Landran-Kharar Road, a picture of disciplined order. But then, an unexpected jolt, a sudden bump that, in truth, rippled far beyond the immediate impact. It wasn't just any fender bender; this was an escort vehicle, part of the Punjab Police detail, colliding with the very car it was meant to protect.

The incident itself, a rather peculiar one, unfolded back on December 15, 2023. Constable Gurpreet Singh was behind the wheel of the pilot vehicle, leading the General’s convoy. What happened next? Well, according to reports, the constable applied his brakes rather suddenly. And just like that, the General’s official vehicle, driven by Havaldar Kuldip Singh, found itself making an unwelcome acquaintance with the rear of the escort car. One can only imagine the momentary surprise, perhaps even a gasp, within that very precise, very structured world of military travel.

Thankfully, and this is the crucial part, Lieutenant General Singh emerged from the incident completely unhurt. A close call, undoubtedly. But for Constable Gurpreet Singh, that momentary lapse in judgment, that sudden deceleration, has set off a chain of events that is anything but minor. A show-cause notice has been issued, of course, a formal step in what’s now escalated into a full-blown departmental inquiry. It’s a serious matter, you understand, given the very specific and demanding nature of escort duties for such senior officials.

The authorities, as you might expect, are taking this rather seriously. Not only has Constable Gurpreet Singh been suspended from his duties, but he’s also been transferred, a clear signal of the gravity with which such protocol breaches are viewed. An inquiry officer has been appointed, meticulously sifting through the details, examining the whys and hows of that December morning. For the Punjab Police, maintaining flawless conduct, especially in VIP security, is paramount; a small error can have disproportionately large consequences. This incident, while perhaps seeming trivial to an outsider, underscores the constant vigilance and adherence to strict guidelines that define their work. It’s a vivid reminder, really, that even in the most regimented of environments, the human element—and its occasional imperfections—can certainly throw a curveball.