Pune: Speeding Thar SUV Rams Into Six Parked Two-Wheelers in Kothrud, Driver Detained
Pune, May 12, 2025 — Panic gripped the Kothrud area on Saturday evening after a Thar SUV rammed into six parked two-wheelers near the Euphoria indoor game shop at Nimbalkar Chowk around 8:30 pm. The SUV fled the scene after the crash, but no injuries were reported.
According to police, the SUV is privately registered and a case has been filed at the Alankar police station. Authorities have detained the individual linked to the vehicle and are currently examining whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle has also drawn attention due to its heavily tinted windows, which made it difficult to identify the driver.
Senior inspector Sunita Rokade of Alankar police station confirmed, “The person has been sent for a medical examination at Sassoon Hospital. Once we receive the report, we’ll know whether he was under the influence. Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) will be applied accordingly.”
Eyewitnesses described the incident: “The Thar came at high speed and crashed through the parked two-wheelers without even slowing down. What’s more shocking is that all its windows had dark films, making it impossible to see the driver.”
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Eye witnesses added that when locals tried to reach the car owner using the registration number, they received evasive replies and even false identities. “Nearly 25 children usually play here on weekends. By sheer luck, no one was present at the time of the accident,” he said, expressing serious concern over the potential danger.
The police investigation is ongoing, and officials have stated that strict action will be taken based on the results of the medical report and further inquiry.
