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 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.