A speeding car struck home guard Naveen Farasi on Rajpur Road in Dehradun early Friday morning, while two morning walkers narrowly escaped the incident. Among those who had a close call was Congress spokesperson Surendra Kumar.
Details of the Incident
According to Kumar, the incident occurred around 5:30 am when a Uttarakhand-registered car mounted the footpath, hitting Farasi. The impact left Farasi unconscious with serious injuries to his shoulder and back. The driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol and accompanied by a woman, attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by Kumar and his companion.
Police Response
Police officials confirmed receiving Farasi's complaint and stated that an FIR is being processed. The driver is in custody, and further investigation is underway.
Context of Recent Accidents
This incident comes a month after a retired Brigadier was killed by a stray bullet fired by a speeding car involved in a road rage dispute with another vehicle in the same Rajpur Road area. That victim was also on a morning walk with neighbors at the time of the incident.
The recurring accidents on Rajpur Road have raised concerns about road safety and drunk driving enforcement in the area. Authorities are urged to take stricter measures to prevent such tragedies.
