Drunk Driver in Hyderabad Rams Vehicle, Flees with Policeman on Bonnet; Attempted Murder Case Filed
In a shocking incident in Hyderabad, a 24-year-old drunk driver was booked for reckless driving after ramming another vehicle and speeding away with a policeman clinging onto the car's bonnet in the Gachibowli area on Saturday. The police have also slapped an attempt-to-murder case against the accused, identified as G Tarun, a resident of Narsingi, who was arrested and sent to judicial custody on Sunday.
Viral Video Captures Dramatic Police Chase
A video of the policeman holding onto the bonnet of the moving car went viral on Sunday, highlighting the dangerous nature of the incident. The erring driver's blood alcohol count (BAC) was recorded at 160 mg/100 ml, far exceeding the permissible limit of 30 mg/100 ml. Incidentally, it was the youth's birthday on Saturday when the events unfolded.
Sequence of Events in the Rash Driving Case
Around 10:30 am, the youth, who was cruising in his Mercedes Benz in the Nanakramguda area, rear-ended a car, lost control, hit a road divider, and attempted to escape from the spot. On seeing this, a home guard alerted the police control room, which in turn directed officers deployed on the route to stop the vehicle.
Gachibowli inspector K Balaraju provided details to the media: "A traffic policeman first tried to stop him at Gachibowli Crossroads, but he escaped. Later, when he reached IIIT junction, constable E Narsimhulu tried to stop him. By slowing the car, the accused gave an impression that he was halting the vehicle, but suddenly slammed the accelerator pedal. As the vehicle was about to hit him, Narsimhulu jumped onto the bonnet."
Dangerous Escape and Public Intervention
Despite noticing that the constable was on the bonnet, the accused drove the car dangerously in a zig-zag fashion for about 800 metres. On seeing the car going berserk, a few motorists and bikers intervened after the accused took a U-turn. Finally, the accused was caught by the public and handed over to the police. Constable Narsimhulu escaped with minor injuries, according to police reports.
Background and Legal Actions
During the investigation, police learnt that the accused started partying from the early hours of Saturday. In the morning, he was on his way to his friend's house when the accident took place. The inspector added, "The accused went to the US to pursue MS, but returned to India after discontinuing his studies."
Police have registered two separate cases – one for hitting a car and another for attempting to murder the constable. This incident underscores the severe consequences of drunk driving and the risks faced by law enforcement officers in such situations.
