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Crime
Drunk Bank Manager’s Car Drags Scooter 1km After Vastrapur Crash in Ahmedabad
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:47 PM
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A bank manager driving under the influence collided with a scooter in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, dragging the scooter for about 1 km before the vehicle came to a halt.
A 45‑year‑old bank manager was driving a car in the Vastrapur area of Ahmedabad when he lost control and collided with a scooter. The impact caused the scooter to be dragged along the road for roughly one kilometre before the car stopped. Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and secured the area for investigation.
The driver was found to be intoxicated, and authorities have placed him under arrest for driving under the influence. No injuries were reported, but the scooter’s rider was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks.
The Ahmedabad Traffic Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the junction to determine the exact sequence of events. The incident has prompted a reminder from the city’s transport department about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of road safety measures.
The driver was found to be intoxicated, and authorities have placed him under arrest for driving under the influence. No injuries were reported, but the scooter’s rider was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks.
The Ahmedabad Traffic Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the junction to determine the exact sequence of events. The incident has prompted a reminder from the city’s transport department about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of road safety measures.