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Teen Killed in Jaipur Drunk-Driving Crash as Public Anger Mounts

Police detain driver Sanskriti while forensic results on alcohol use are pending; Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor joins calls for accountability.

Janhvi Kapoor penned a note about the Jaipur accident.
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Overview

  • Fourteen-year-old Aasima died at the scene after a car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated woman, collided with her bike near Jaipur's Sanganeri Gate.
  • Aasima's father, Islamuddin, and her six-year-old cousin sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving hospital treatment.
  • The driver, identified as Sanskriti, was apprehended by police following a chase and remains in custody as authorities await forensic confirmation of alcohol use.
  • A crowd gathered outside the local police station, demanding swift justice and action against the accused driver.
  • Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor criticized the incident on social media, highlighting the dangers of drunk driving and calling for greater legal accountability.