One Killed, Over 15 Injured As High-Speed Audi Mows Down Pedestrians In Jaipur; Drunk Driving Suspected, One Nabbed

Jaipur: One person died and more than 15 sustained critical injuries after a speeding Audi car rammed into vendors and pedestrians and roadside stalls near Kharabas Circle in Mansarovar's Patrakar Colony here on Friday night.

Police have arrested one Pappu, a resident of Renwal, while three other accused, including the car driver, are still at large.

Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College Principal Dr Deepak Maheshwari stated that five of the injured have been admitted to the Trauma Center. "One has a head injury and another has a spinal injury," he said.

Of the injured receiving treatment at SMS Hospital, three are from Malpura, one from Jalore, and one from Madhya Pradesh.

According to police, the Audi car lost control after hitting a divider near Kharabas Circle, and then crashed into several roadside stalls and vendors, hitting people who were standing nearby. Another car also overturned after being hit by the Audi.

Following the incident, panic and chaos gripped the area. Receiving information, Police rushed to the spot and seized the Audi car. With the help of locals, they rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.

Patrakar Colony Police Station Officer Madan Kadwasra said, "On Friday night, a speeding Audi car first hit a divider near Kharabas Circle in Patrakar Colony. The car then hit several roadside stalls. More than 15 people were injured in the accident. All the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. Some were discharged after first aid, while others are still undergoing treatment. A few of the injured were referred to the trauma centre at SMS Hospital."

Police identified the deceased as Ramesh Bairwa, a local vendor. One of the injured, Mridul Panwar, a soup vendor, said he was washing utensils when the car came at high speed and hit him, throwing him about 10 feet away onto the road.

Those under treatment at SMS Hospital include:

• Robin Singh (26): Head injury
• Deepak Kharul: Neck fracture
• Rakesh (22): Leg fracture
• Diwan Gurjar (35): Spinal fracture
• Paras: Head and back injuries
• Mridul Panwar Jaipuria: Leg fracture, rib injuries

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma spoke to Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa and inquired about the entire matter. Bairwa immediately visited the hospital and met the injured. He also went to the accident spot to assess the situation.

Expressing grief, CM Sharma said, "The road accident that occurred in Jaipur's Patrakar Colony is extremely tragic and heartrending. Instructions have been given for the appropriate and prompt treatment of all the injured."

Taking to social media, Deputy CM Bairwa said, "I met injured persons at SMS Hospital, following the unfortunate road accident that occurred in Patrakar Colony, in Sanganer Assembly Constituency of Jaipur, and inquired about their well-being. Gave instructions to the doctors to ensure better health facilities and appropriate treatment. I pray to God to to provide strength to the bereaved family to bear this sorrow, and wish for speedy recovery of the injured."

Later, Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar and MLA Gopal Sharma also visited the hospital and inquired about the condition of the injured.

State Home Minister Jawahar Singh said that treatment of the injured is government's priority and strict action will be taken against those responsible. "Police investigation has revealed that four youths, residents of Churu and Renwal, were in the Audi car at the time of the accident. The driver Dinesh Ranwan, a resident of Churu, is absconding. Police have learnt that a Jaipur police Constable was also present in the car, although this will only be officially confirmed after an investigation," he said.

Sources said the Audi car involved in the accident is registered in the name of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust of Daman and Diu. Dinesh Ranwan, a resident of Churu, purchased the car about three months ago. Police have seized mobile phones of all the occupants from the scene, which were found inside the car.

Eyewitness Bhupendra Jat stated that the occupants were drunk. "I pulled out four people from under the car," he said.

According to another eyewitness Rajan Singh, the Audi car came at a very high speed from Vande Mataram Circle and rammed into people. "The car occupants were not injured due to the airbags, but the people on the roadside did not get a chance to move aside," he said.

Currently, police are investigating the matter seriously and raids are underway to trace and nab the absconding accused. The administration has assured that strict action will be taken against all culprits.