Drunk Tractor Driver Attempts to Mow Down Police and Family in Patna Village
In a shocking incident near Anandpur village under the Bihta police station area of Patna, a drunk tractor driver allegedly attempted to mow down a team of traffic police officers and family members of two deceased youths on Sunday night. The reckless driving resulted in one person sustaining serious injuries, causing brief chaos in the locality before order was restored.
Details of the Incident and Arrest
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Rajkumar Rai, a 30-year-old resident of Madhopur under the Maner police station area, was admitted to a private hospital in Bihta for treatment following the attack. The accused driver, Ramayan Kumar of Anandpur village, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The situation unfolded while a traffic police team, accompanied by relatives of two youths who died in a road accident approximately one week earlier near Anandpur, was present at the spot to investigate the prior crash. Suddenly, a tractor traveling from Bihta towards Maner went out of control and attempted to run over the traffic police team, the bereaved family members, and local residents. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as people jumped aside to save themselves, but Rai could not escape in time and was struck, suffering serious injuries.
Police Response and Legal Proceedings
The incident sparked brief unrest in the area, prompting additional police forces to arrive at the scene to restore order. Bihta police station officer Amit Kumar confirmed the arrest of the intoxicated driver and the seizure of the tractor involved. He stated, "Further legal proceedings are underway based on written complaints submitted by the injured victim and the traffic police team." The police are investigating the motives behind the driver's actions, with initial reports suggesting alcohol impairment as a key factor.
This event highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and law enforcement challenges in rural Patna areas. Authorities are urging the public to report similar incidents and cooperate with investigations to prevent such dangerous occurrences in the future.
