Watch: Drunk Driving Horror in Jaipur – 3 Killed, Several Injured as SUV Ploughs Through Crowd
Watch: Drunk Driving Horror in Jaipur – 3 Killed, Several Injured as SUV Ploughs Through Crowd
A chilling case of reckless driving rocked Jaipur late Monday night as a speeding SUV, driven by a drunk man, tore through the city’s streets—killing three people and injuring several others. The driver, 62-year-old Usman Khan, a factory owner from Shastri Nagar, was reportedly intoxicated when he embarked on his deadly drive.
Terrifying Rampage Across the City
The mayhem began around 9:30 PM on MI Road, where the SUV collided with other vehicles before entering the narrow lanes of the Nahargarh police station area. There, the vehicle struck multiple motorcyclists and pedestrians, causing widespread panic and destruction.
According to Additional DCP (North) Bajrang Singh Shekhawat, most of the accidents occurred within a 500-meter stretch. Near the Santoshi Mata Temple, Khan’s SUV first rammed into a scooter and a bike, then ran over pedestrians who had fallen onto the road. The vehicle also smashed into parked cars outside the police station.
VIDEO | Rajasthan: At least two people were killed and several others injured when an SUV mowed them down in Jaipur's Nahargarh area. CCTV visuals of the incident.#JaipurNews #RajasthanNews
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Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as:
- Virendra Singh (48)
- Mamta Kanwar (50)
- Monish Soni (28)
Others injured include:
- Dipika Saini (17)
- Vijay Narayan (65)
- Jebunnisha (50)
- Anshika (24)
- Awadhesh Pareek (37)
Mamta Kanwar and Awadhesh Pareek died from their injuries at the hospital, while Virendra Singh passed away the next morning.
Locals Intervene, Driver Caught
After wreaking havoc, the SUV got stuck in a narrow alley, allowing local residents to catch the driver. Khan tried to flee on foot but was captured near Sanjay Circle, about a kilometer away, with help from the police.
Several Still Critical
Seven of the injured victims are currently in critical condition and are being treated in the trauma ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital. Usman Khan, who was found to be heavily drunk, has been taken for a medical examination.
Public Anger and Police Response
The family of Mamta Kanwar has filed an FIR against Khan. In the wake of public outrage, police have increased deployment in the area, with officers from four police stations brought in to control the situation. The city remains in shock, with residents demanding stricter laws and immediate action against drunk and reckless drivers.
