UP: Durga idol immersion procession hits speeding car; 6 injured

India Oct 03, 2025

On Tuesday night in Prayagraj, a speeding car crashed into a Durga Puja immersion procession, injuring six people.
The driver, Mukesh Saroj—a mechanic returning a customer's car after repairs—first struck a motorbike and then hit people dancing to DJ music.

Driver arrested, facing charges of negligent driving

Three women were taken to SRN Hospital; one had a fractured leg while others had minor injuries. Two more people got first aid and went home the same night. Thankfully, no one lost their life.
Onlookers caught Saroj and handed him over to the police. He's now facing charges of negligent driving, and his car has been seized.
After things calmed down, the procession continued without further trouble.