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Crime
Driver Arrested After Homeless Man Fatally Dragged Under Car for 2 km in Kerala
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:20 PM
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A homeless man died after being pulled under a moving car for about two kilometres in Kerala, leading police to arrest the driver.
A tragic road incident in Kerala resulted in the death of a homeless man who was dragged under a moving car for roughly two kilometres. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly walking along the roadside when the vehicle struck him and continued moving, pulling him beneath its chassis for the distance before the driver stopped.
Kerala police arrived at the scene, provided emergency assistance, and subsequently detained the driver pending further investigation. Officials said the arrest was made on suspicion of negligence and possible violation of traffic safety regulations.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable pedestrians, especially homeless individuals, on Indian roads. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise heightened caution in areas with high foot traffic and have promised a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatal dragging.
Kerala police arrived at the scene, provided emergency assistance, and subsequently detained the driver pending further investigation. Officials said the arrest was made on suspicion of negligence and possible violation of traffic safety regulations.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable pedestrians, especially homeless individuals, on Indian roads. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise heightened caution in areas with high foot traffic and have promised a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatal dragging.