A shocking and reckless act of drunk driving on a busy Bengaluru flyover left commuters horrified on Wednesday night. The incident, which involved a Hyundai Creta SUV dragging a Royal Enfield Bullet motorbike for a considerable distance, culminated in the driver being apprehended by an angry public and handed over to the police.
A Terrifying Scene on Summanahalli Flyover
The drama unfolded on the Summanahalli flyover in the Kamakshipalya area, in the western part of Bengaluru. Commuters were stunned to see a Hyundai Creta being driven rashly, with sparks flying from beneath its wheels. As some drivers moved closer, they discovered the source of the sparks: a Bullet motorbike was lodged in the front portion of the SUV.
Despite attempts by other road users to alert the SUV driver, the vehicle continued its journey, dragging the two-wheeler along. Quick-thinking commuters captured the entire episode on their mobile phones and later shared the videos on social media platforms, where they quickly went viral.
Public Anger Leads to Apprehension
The SUV's reckless run was finally halted near the Nayandahalli junction, where an angry group of commoters blocked the vehicle. The mob did not just stop the driver; they also physically assaulted him and damaged his SUV, including smashing its windshield, before handing him over to the waiting police.
The police conducted an alcohol test which confirmed that the driver, Srinivas KV from Kunigal in Tumakuru district, was heavily inebriated. During the chase before he was stopped, Srinivas also collided with another car and a motorbike, though the rider of the other bike escaped without injuries.
Victim's Harrowing Account and Driver's Confession
The rider of the Bullet motorbike, Rohit S., provided a chilling account of the incident. He stated that the SUV rear-ended his bike, throwing him onto the road. As he fell, he watched in disbelief as the Creta continued moving with his Bullet entangled at the front. "The SUV driver dragged my Bullet for almost 500 metres," said Rohit, who has filed an FIR with the Kamakshipalya police. The motorbike eventually got separated from the SUV, which then sped off towards Nayandahalli.
During interrogation, Srinivas, who is a wine shop owner, confessed to the police. He admitted to consuming alcohol due to 'personal problems'. He claimed he panicked after the initial collision and was unaware that the motorbike was stuck to his vehicle. "When other commuters shouted at me, I thought they were shouting for hitting the bullet," Srinivas told the police, attempting to explain his failure to stop.
The police have registered a case against Srinivas based on the complaint and the evidence. The incident has once again highlighted the grave dangers of drunk driving on Bengaluru's roads and the volatile public reaction it can provoke.
