Banjara Hills hit and run: Police zero-in on B.Tech student Sahil; internet fumes over growing rash driving incidents
Netizens have been fuming over growing incidents of rash driving in Hyderabad. At least one case of rash driving has been witnessed in Hyderabad every day in the last week.
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 8 July 2023 5:23 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Police have confirmed that the person driving the BMW, which seriously injured the GHMC employee, was Sahil, a fourth-year B.Tech student from Banjara Hills.
Earlier, there were rumors that a woman was behind the wheel when the accident happened. However, police, with the help of CCTV cameras, were able to identify Sahil.
Banjara Hills inspector M. Narender said: “Eyewitnesses claimed that it was a lady behind the wheel. However, it was Sahil who was driving the car at the time of the accident. We are verifying the CCTV cameras. The vehicle has been confiscated."
A case has been registered under section 337 of IPC, and the investigation has been launched.
The accident took place on July 7 at Road No 13 in Banjara Hills. The car sped away after hitting G Balachander Yadav, a Ward Field Assistant in GHMC. He sustained serious injuries and is battling for life.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver lost control of the car and hit Yadav, who was on his way to inspect the staff. The victim was dragged for more than a hundred meters.
BMW (TS 09 EJ 5688) is registered in the name of KNR Construction Private Limited. However, the company said they sold the vehicle to Saheb. His son gave the vehicle to his friend Sahil who had to attend a dinner party on Thursday night.
After dinner, the speeding car hit the GHMC employee. CCTV cameras helped cops trace the vehicle.
Police said that an alcohol test is awaited.
Netizens fume
Netizens have been fuming over growing incidents of rash driving in Hyderabad. Many of them are seen questioning why parents are allowing their children to take bikes/cars, especially for late-night parties.
At least one case of rash driving has been witnessed in Hyderabad every day in the last week. Latest being the speeding overturning near Geetha Arts office on Road no 45 in Jubilee Hills. The car driver suffered injuries.
Traffic cops put out a video
A awareness video on safe driving practices has been posted by Cyberabad police on Twitter. In the video, the cop talks about driving licenses and other issues.
