Hyderabad: Panic gripped Panjagutta area in Hyderabad after a man went on a rampage and created ruckus on the busy road.
As per reports, a car driver who was in an inebriated state hit vehicles and passersby enroute.
Hyderabad police who were alerted about this incident, rushed to the spot and went after him. They finally caught the drunk man after chasing him.
The police has filed a case against him, as per reports.
The Hyderabad police on Friday is said to have arrested one for drunken driving.
A viral video of the incident shows passersby chasing the vehicle, with one person sitting on top of the car as it moves amid the congested road.
Detective Inspector S. Kranthi Kumar of Punjagutta Police Station has shed light on a recent incident involving a case of reckless driving in Hyderabad. The incident unfolded when Mohammad Aamir Ali, a resident of SR Nagar, allegedly failed to return a car he had booked through the Zoom App back in October 2023.
On January 26, the owner of the vehicle spotted the car and initiated pursuit. However, during the chase, the driver began driving recklessly, prompting bystanders to intervene. This intervention resulted in a physical altercation with the driver, leaving him injured.
Although tests to confirm alcohol influence were not conducted, Inspector Kranthi Kumar confirmed that a case has been filed against the driver for rash and negligent driving. The driver, currently admitted to Gandhi Hospital for injuries sustained during the confrontation, faces legal repercussions for his actions.
This incident underscores the importance of responsible driving and the potential consequences of reckless behavior on public roads.
