Drunk driving incident: Woman killed, several injured as speeding car ploughs into vehicles
Drunk man shouts "Another round" and "Om Namah Shivaya," after crash
Vadodara: A woman lost her life, and several others sustained serious injuries after a speeding car rammed into multiple vehicles in the Karelibagh area of Vadodara on Thursday night. The driver, identified as Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, a law student at MS University, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of the vehicle.
Accident caught on CCTV
The incident, captured on CCTV near Amrapali Complex, showed the car moving at over 100 kmph before taking a sharp turn. While some bystanders managed to escape, others were hit. The crash left one woman dead on the spot and injured four to five others. Three two-wheelers were also damaged. The injured were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Erratic behaviour after the crash
Rakshit was accompanied by Pranshu Chauhan, the owner of the car. Following the accident, Rakshit, visibly intoxicated, remained inside the vehicle, shouting incoherent phrases, including "Another round" and "Om Namah Shivaya." Pranshu, wearing a white T-shirt, attempted to distance himself from the incident, stating, "He was driving the car, not me." Enraged by the reckless behaviour, bystanders thrashed Rakshit before the police intervened.
Police investigation underway
Rakshit was arrested at the scene, while a search is underway for Pranshu, who fled. The vehicle was registered under Deon Technology Pvt Ltd. Senior police officials, along with local BJP leaders, visited the site following the incident.
Joint Commissioner of Police Leena Patil confirmed that the accused was intoxicated at the time of the crash. "A four-wheeler rammed into a two-wheeler, killing a woman. The accused driver has been caught, and further investigation is underway," she said.
The accident led to the cancellation of the Rangotsav programme, which was being held as part of Holi celebrations in the area. Police are examining the extent of alcohol consumption and other contributing factors.
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Man launches attack with iron rod inside Golden Temple in Amritsar, injures 5
Amritsar, Mar 14 (PTI): A man wielding an iron rod went on an indiscriminate rampage on Friday here at Golden Temple, injuring two 'sewadars' and three devotees, police said.
The man was seen moving in the Guru Ramdas Niwas, also called Guru Ramdas Sarai, of the Golden Temple.
According to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary Partap Singh, the man turned violent when asked about his antecedents and attacked the SGPC employees and the others.
Police said the man hailed from Haryana and was handed over to them by the SGPC after the incident.
The reason behind the attack is under investigation.
The three injured devotees had come to the temple from Mohali, Bathinda and Patiala, while the other two were 'sewadars' of Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple), Partap Singh said.
One 'sewadar' and a devotee from Bathinda suffered severe head injuries.
The injured were rushed to Sri Guru Ramdas Hospital at Vallah in a critical condition.
Partap Singh said the attacker and an accomplice of his were apprehended and handed over to the police.
In his appeal to the government and law enforcement agencies, the SGPC Secretary called for no leniency in taking action against the perpetrators.
