Pune: Drunken Argument Over Driving Escalates to Beer Bottle Assault, BNS Case Filed

Pune: Drunken Driving Dispute Turns Violent, Leads to BNS Case and Arrest

A seemingly ordinary night out between two friends in Pune took a dangerous and violent turn over a disagreement about driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident, which occurred late on Sunday night in the Vaiduwadi area of Khed taluka, escalated from a verbal argument to a physical assault involving a beer bottle, resulting in injuries to both individuals and legal action by the authorities.

Cross-Complaints Filed Under BNS After Violent Altercation

In response to the altercation, the Chakan police have registered cross-complaints under section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to attempted murder. This legal step underscores the severity of the incident, as both parties have accused each other of violent behavior. As of Monday, one of the individuals has been arrested by the police, while the other is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital for injuries sustained during the fight.

Details of the Incident: A Party Gone Wrong

According to police reports, the two friends, aged 24 and 23, had attended a party at a local eatery in Khed taluka. The 24-year-old, an employee of a private company, stated in his complaint that after the party, he advised his friend, who works as a driver, not to operate the vehicle due to being intoxicated. This well-intentioned warning, however, quickly spiraled into conflict.

The driver friend allegedly responded with verbal abuse, and the situation deteriorated further when he retrieved a beer bottle from the car and struck the complainant on the head, causing significant injuries. In his cross-complaint, the driver presented a different account, claiming that his friend prevented him from driving by asserting he was drunk, which led to an exchange of abuses and an attack with the beer bottle by the friend.

Injuries and Police Action

The aftermath of the assault left both men with serious injuries. The complainant suffered head wounds from the bottle attack, while the driver sustained a severe cut on his right hand during the altercation. Currently, the driver is undergoing treatment at a hospital for his injury. The police have taken swift action by arresting the friend involved, highlighting the legal consequences of such violent disputes.