Video: Drunk Gujarat teacher drags bikers under car for 1.5km
What's the story
A primary school teacher in Gujarat has been arrested after a hit-and-run incident that left one dead and another critically injured. The incident took place on the Modasa-Lunawada Road, NH-48, Mahisagar district. The accused driver, Manish Patel, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Collision aftermath
Viral video shows shocking moment
According to authorities, Patel's car hit the motorcycle carrying Dineshbhai Charel, 50, and his 21-year-old brother, Sunil Machar. But instead of stopping, Patel continued to drive, trapping the motorcycle on the front of the vehicle and dragging both riders for around 1.5km. A viral video of the incident shows one victim falling off the bike as his hand goes under the car's wheels.
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Video of hit and run
#Mahisagar 🚨 ⚠️
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Horrible Visuals 🚨
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways @MORTHIndia need to watch this clip & take it forward with all Transport Depts in India over DL Process.
Driving needs “Disciplines”. 🙏@DriveSmart_IN
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Victims were taken to hospital
Other motorists tried to stop Patel, with one family recording the scene and forcing him to halt. Aakash Nathani, who was travelling with his family, said he stopped the vehicle. "He was not in his senses. He even asked what the problem was. Strict action should be taken against him," he said. The victims were rushed to civil hospitals in Lunawada and Godhra. Tragically, Sunil succumbed to his injuries, while Dinesh is critically injured.
Legal proceedings
Both brothers arrested
Patel and his brother Mehul (also present in the car) were arrested by police. Liquor bottles were seized from their vehicle. Mahisagar Deputy Superintendent of Police Kamlesh Vasava confirmed the arrests and said a case has been registered against both accused under various sections for endangering human life, negligence causing grievous hurt, and attempted culpable homicide, among others.