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Crime
Drunk Bus Driver Breaks Road Divider in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 02:04 AM
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A bus driver under the influence of alcohol damaged a road divider in Mohali, prompting police action.
The incident unfolded in Mohali, Punjab, when a city bus driver, reportedly intoxicated, lost control and struck a concrete road divider on a busy street.
Witnesses said the driver swerved and collided with the divider, causing structural damage and briefly halting traffic. Police arrived promptly, detained the driver and launched a preliminary investigation.
The driver has been taken into custody for violating traffic and narcotic regulations. Authorities are inspecting the damaged divider and will arrange repairs to restore normal flow.
The episode underscores ongoing concerns about drunk driving in public transport, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and regular sobriety checks for bus operators.
Witnesses said the driver swerved and collided with the divider, causing structural damage and briefly halting traffic. Police arrived promptly, detained the driver and launched a preliminary investigation.
The driver has been taken into custody for violating traffic and narcotic regulations. Authorities are inspecting the damaged divider and will arrange repairs to restore normal flow.
The episode underscores ongoing concerns about drunk driving in public transport, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and regular sobriety checks for bus operators.