KOLKATA: A film and television director, allegedly driving in an inebriated state, crashed into a crowded area in Kolkata's Thakurpukur on Sunday morning, killing one person and critically injuring at least eight others.
Enraged locals vandalised the car, dragged out the accused, Siddhant Das (35), and thrashed him till police arrived. He was arrested and later produced before an Alipore court, which remanded him in police custody till April 10.
Cops also took into custody a woman travelling with Das. Another woman, who was in the back seat, fled, they said.
Police said the incident occurred around 9am when Das, coming from Bakrahat and heading towards Gariahat, lost control of his SUV and drove straight into the crowd at a bustling market. One Aminur Rahman (63), who was selling vegetables, suffered multiple injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.
Police confirmed Das was drunk at the time of the accident and four bottles of liquor were found in his vehicle.
Enraged locals vandalised the car, dragged out the accused, Siddhant Das (35), and thrashed him till police arrived. He was arrested and later produced before an Alipore court, which remanded him in police custody till April 10.
Cops also took into custody a woman travelling with Das. Another woman, who was in the back seat, fled, they said.
Police said the incident occurred around 9am when Das, coming from Bakrahat and heading towards Gariahat, lost control of his SUV and drove straight into the crowd at a bustling market. One Aminur Rahman (63), who was selling vegetables, suffered multiple injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.
Police confirmed Das was drunk at the time of the accident and four bottles of liquor were found in his vehicle.
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