Delhi: FIR against driver for rash driving in Alaknanda
Delhi Police registers FIR after a drunk driver hits multiple vehicles in Alaknanda's Gangotri Enclave.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a driver for allegedly driving rashly and hitting several vehicles in Delhi's Alaknanda area. The incident, which occurred at Gangotri Enclave, has sparked concern among local residents following the chaotic scene caused by the negligent driving.
Drunk Driving and Multiple Collisions
The incident came to light on Thursday when a PCR call was received reporting rash and negligent driving in the Gangotri Enclave area of Alaknanda. Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a vehicle that had collided with multiple other vehicles.
During the initial investigation at the spot, officers found three individuals present with the vehicle. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol, prompting authorities to initiate proceedings under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The vehicle involved in the collision was immediately seized by the police.
Legal Action Following Resident Complaints
The legal consequences for the driver escalated on Friday when local residents submitted a joint written complaint regarding the incident. Based on this collective grievance, the Chittaranjan Park Police Station registered an FIR under the following sections:
- Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Section 324 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
Police officials have stated that a further investigation into the matter is currently awaited.
Related Incident in Hauz Khas
This incident follows another recent case of reckless driving in the city. Earlier, on the night of September 11-12, two youths rammed into a young woman riding a motorcycle in Hauz Khas.
While an FIR was eventually registered based on a complaint, police faced challenges in the investigation. Despite reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding areas, authorities were unable to trace the specific incident in the available video. Furthermore, the victim, who was heading to a hospital in Gurgaon at the time, eventually departed for her hometown to continue her medical treatment. Police officials confirmed they remain in contact with the complainant during her recovery.