Jaipur, Oct 13: A moving car caught fire on an elevated road here on Saturday, triggering panic among commuters who tried to dodge it, according to officials.

The car's handbrake failed after it caught fire and it started moving down the road, hitting a motorcyclist on the way, fire officials said.

The car driver, Jitendra Jangid, told reporters that he stopped his car on the elevated road in the Sodala area and noticed smoke emanating from its bonnet.

He said he stepped out of the car and it started moving down the road as its handbrake failed.

The ablaze car hit a motorcyclist while other commuters tried to dodge it, the officials said.

After receiving information about the incident, a team of firefighters from the 22 Godam area was pressed into service and the blaze was put out. The car was gutted, Fire Officer Dinesh Kumar said.

There was no loss of life in the incident, he said.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao has demanded the expulsion of BJP MLA Muniratna from the party, urging the BJP to demonstrate its commitment to justice and fairness to the people of Karnataka.

Taking to micro blogging platform, X on Tuesday, Gundurao remarked, “BJP MLA Muniratna’s casteist comments against the Vokkaliga community have been confirmed by the FSL report submitted to the SIT. He not only demeaned the Vokkaliga community but also made derogatory remarks about the women of the community.”

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He further alleged, “It has been established that Muniratna is not only a casteist but also a misogynist. Despite this, the BJP continues to support him, proving yet again its anti-women stance. The BJP’s backing of Muniratna exposes its hypocrisy in claiming ‘Hindus are one.’”

Gundurao also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan, "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao," calling it "ridiculous" in light of the BJP’s alleged support for individuals accused of mistreating women. He urged the BJP to take action and protect the dignity of women and vulnerable communities in the state.

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