Kolkata: Director Siddhant Das rams car into market, 1 dead, 8 injured
Kolkata: A film and television director, Siddhant Das, was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly rammed his car into a crowded market in Kolkata’s Thakurpukur area while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to eight others.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when Das, 35, was reportedly driving from Bakrahat towards Gariahat. Witnesses said he lost control of the vehicle, broke through a barricaded stretch cordoned off for road construction, and drove straight into the market area, hitting hawkers and pedestrians. The car came to a halt after crashing into a parked scooter.
Local residents pulled Das out of the vehicle and thrashed him before police arrived at the scene. He was arrested along with a woman accompanying him in the front seat. Another woman in the backseat managed to flee. Police recovered four bottles of alcohol from the vehicle.
The deceased has been identified as Aminur Rahman, 63, a vegetable vendor. He sustained critical injuries and succumbed at a nearby hospital. Another injured person, 68-year-old Joydeb Majumdar, is said to be in a critical condition. Seven others were given first-aid and discharged the same day.
Several carts and two-wheelers were also damaged in the crash. Police have launched an investigation and are on the lookout for the absconding woman.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
