In a strange turn of events, a traffic constable attached to Jayanagar is absconding after mowing down a moped rider while driving a confiscated four-wheeler on Wednesday evening.
Purshotham (46), a BSNL employee died on the spot. Police are now searching for constable Giriyappa. Sources said, Giriyappa spotted cab driver Kiran driving and talking on a cell phone near J P Nagar food world. He stopped the vehicle, snatched the ignition key and ordered him to walk towards the police station.
Giriyappa decided to drive the car and after moving some distance, rammed into Purshotham who was on his moped, killing him on the spot. Seeing this, he escaped.
Kiran, waiting at the police station was shocked when he saw his car being towed. Purshotham is survived by wife and three daughters.