Nearly three weeks after a dramatic chase across Thane, traffic constable Ashru Hake was on Friday honoured for helping recover a stolen Kia Seltos from Karnataka. Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre felicitated Hake with a commendation certificate and cash reward, while Belagavi Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase also recognised his efforts. The incident occurred on May 10 after Thane police received information that a stolen SUV from Karnataka was heading towards the city. Traffic units were immediately alerted.

SUV spotted

The stolen Kia Seltos was spotted near Majiwada by Hake, who was deployed on drunken-driving nakabandi duty near Golden Cross.