3 killed after dashing SUV runs over pedestrians in Jaipur; 6 essential: Police

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Apr 08, 2025 11:49 AM IST

Because the automobile moved from MI street to the slim lanes below the Nahargarh police station space, the driving force mowed down folks and autos on its method

At the very least three folks have been killed whereas six others acquired critically injured after a dashing SUV pushed by a person inebriated crushed round 9 pedestrians on a busy Jaipur street late on Monday evening, mentioned police.

The motive force first hit a scooty close to the Santosh Mata Temple after which continued to drive recklessly. (Consultant file photograph)

Extra deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (North) Bajrang Singh mentioned, “The incident took place near the Santoshi Mata temple under the Nahargarh area. The car was seized, and the driver was also arrested. He also owns a factory in the Jaipur’s VKI Industrial area. Two people were declared dead on Monday night on arrival to the hospital while another died during the treatment on Tuesday morning.”

In keeping with police, all of the deceased have been recognized.

“The car was approaching from the MI road area. We have received reports that he had not only mowed down people in Nahargarh but had also injured few in the MI road area. The driver was identified”, Singh mentioned.

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A video of the incident confirmed that the automobile approaching at a excessive velocity in direction of a busy colony within the Nahargarh space that finally crushed a number of pedestrians and two-wheelers and left. Nevertheless, locals later surrounded the automobile, stopped it, and handed the driving force over to the police.

A case was additionally lodged towards him below part 106 (2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

“We are questioning the accused. Further probe is underway,” mentioned further DCP.

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