Drunk driver hits several people in Nagpur, arrested by Bhandewadi police

A driver who was behind the wheel of a car while drunk hit several people on the roads of Nagpur, injuring them. On receiving information about the incident, Bhandewadi police moved into action at the spot and arrested the accused driver.

According to the information available, the matter began at Prajapati Nagar. The driver was drunk and was speeding, endangering the lives of people on the road. He was heading from Prajapati Nagar towards Wathoda Chowk via CA Road, and along this route he hit one person after another. The sudden accidents caused panic on the road and alarmed people in the area.

Among the injured, those named are Santosh Nandanwar, who was riding a two-wheeler, Naineshwar Gaikwad, who runs a poha handcart, and an autorickshaw driver. All the injured have been admitted to a private hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.

Bhandewadi police acted without delay on learning of the accident and arrested the driver. The accused has been identified as Sandesh Babulal Namdev, 40, a resident of Besa. After the arrest, he was sent to Mayo Hospital for a medical examination.

Bhandewadi police are currently investigating the matter.