Hyderabad: A 36-year-old software engineer was arrested after his car allegedly rammed into a group of pedestrians in Hyderabad’s ECIL area in the early hours of September 29.
The incident occurred around 12.30 am near New Chaitanya College in the Kushaiguda police station limits. CCTV footage showed a car approaching the pedestrians from behind before hitting them.
According to police, the victims were workers from Bihar who were returning home after finishing their shifts at a bar and restaurant in the area. The car allegedly struck them from behind before the driver fled without stopping.
Seven people were injured in the crash, including three who suffered serious injuries. The seriously injured victims were identified as Ajay Kumar, Bipin Kumar Yadav and Rajesh Yadav.
The injured were initially taken to hospitals in the ECIL area. Three of them were later admitted for further treatment because of the severity of their injuries.
Hyderabad ECIL Crash Leads to Two Arrests
Police identified the driver as Pawan Kumar, 36. They suspect he was driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred.
Police reportedly collected his blood sample and sent it to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. The report is awaited, so the suspected drunk-driving allegation has not yet been established by the test result.
The vehicle involved was identified as a Hyundai Verna. CCTV footage and other evidence helped police trace the vehicle and identify the driver.
Kushaiguda police subsequently arrested Pawan Kumar and another person who was travelling in the car at the time of the accident. Police are examining the circumstances of the crash, including the alleged drunk driving and the driver’s actions after the collision.
A case has been registered, and investigators are examining CCTV footage, medical records and other evidence as part of the probe. Further investigation is underway.
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