Nagpur: A horrifying incident happened in Nagpur on Sunday evening when an allegedly drunk Army officer smashed his vehicle into a crowd, injuring at least 25 to 30 people before the car overturned and fell into a roadside drain. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm near Durga Chowk in Nagardhan.
The accused, Harshpal Mahadev Waghmare (40), is a serving officer in the Indian Army stationed in Assam. He was reportedly on a four-day leave and visiting Maharashtra when the incident took place, as reported by NDTV.
Navi Mumbai News: Murder Accused On The Run For 13 Years Arrested In Nagpur By Crime BranchDrunk Army Office allegedly hits 25-30 people with car in Maharashtra's Nagpur
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A 40-year-old army officer allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed his car into a crowd, injuring around 25 to 30 people. The officer was on a four-day leave from Assam. pic.twitter.com/fR1eT3y1fb
According to officials, Waghmare was driving towards Hamlapuri when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to intoxication. Eyewitnesses report that the car was being driven recklessly moments before it veered off the road and crashed into multiple pedestrians.
In a matter of seconds, chaos erupted. Dozens of people were struck by the speeding vehicle. The car eventually overturned and fell into a roadside drain. Furious over the incident, a large group of locals pulled Waghmare out of the drain.
Navi Mumbai News: Murder Accused On The Run For 13 Years Arrested In Nagpur By Crime BranchVisuals from the scene show him with blood on his face, attempting to move through the angry crowd, who then thrashed him before police intervention.
Police from Ramtek station soon arrived at the spot, arrested Waghmare, and transported him to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway, as reported.
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