JABALPUR: A man driving under the influence of alcohol killed two people and seriously injured another in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place around Tuesday midnight near Dhanvantari Nagar Chowk under the Gadha police station limits, an official said.
According to City Superintendent of Police Ashish Jain, a 38-year-old man, Gopal Prasad Kumhar, and his 15-year-old son Shubham had come to the area to attend a wedding. While returning to their hometown Maharajpur, Gopal stopped his motorcycle near a shop to buy water. The father and son were standing near their bike when a speeding car rammed into them and a 30-year-old man, Pankaj Sahu, who had also stopped there with his two-wheeler, Jain said.
Police rushed the injured to a hospital after being alerted, where doctors declared Pankaj and Gopal dead. Shubham remains in critical condition, he said.
The car driver, a resident of the Ranjhi area, was sent for a medical examination, which confirmed he was drunk, the official said. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against the accused driver, who was later arrested, he added.
Details of the Incident
The accident occurred around midnight on Tuesday near Dhanvantari Nagar Chowk. Gopal Prasad Kumhar and his son Shubham had attended a wedding and were returning home when they stopped for water. Pankaj Sahu, another motorist, had also halted nearby. A speeding car driven by a drunk man struck all three, causing fatal injuries to Gopal and Pankaj, while Shubham sustained critical injuries.
Legal Action Taken
Police registered a case of culpable homicide against the driver, who was arrested after a medical test confirmed alcohol consumption. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are gathering evidence to ensure justice for the victims.
The incident has raised concerns about drunk driving in the region. Local residents have called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and regular checkpoints to prevent such tragedies.
