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4w ago

Drunk Driver in Jaipur Kills 3, Injures 6 in Hit-and-Run Incident

Police have detained the intoxicated driver, Usman Khan, as political leaders and the community demand justice and compensation for victims.

The car crushed several pedestrians and two-wheelers and left.
The driver first hit a scooty near the Santosh Mata Temple and then continued to drive recklessly. (Representative file photo)
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Overview

  • The hit-and-run occurred Monday night in Jaipur's Nahargarh area, with a drunk driver speeding through crowded streets near the Santoshi Mata temple.
  • Three pedestrians were killed, including one victim who succumbed to injuries on Tuesday morning, while six others remain hospitalized with critical injuries.
  • The driver, identified as Usman Khan, was heavily intoxicated and arrested after locals intervened to stop his vehicle following the rampage.
  • Police have registered a case under section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing to determine further details.
  • Political figures, including BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, have condemned the incident, demanding strict punishment for the driver and compensation for the victims' families.