Haldwani: Drunk-driving case after speeding car hits divider outside Municipal Corporation office

A speeding car collided with a divider outside the Municipal Corporation office on Nainital Road in Haldwani late Tuesday night, leading police to detain all 3 occupants. The men escaped safely, but medical tests later confirmed that they had consumed alcohol.

Police received information about the crash near the Municipal Corporation office at around 11:30 AM at night. The collision drew a crowd of local residents, and traffic was affected while the damaged vehicle remained on the road.

Police action

The driver was identified as Rohit Bahuguna, a resident of Purvi Kheda in Gaulapar. Manoj Suyal and Bhuvan Joshi were also travelling in the car.

Kotwal Vijay Mehta said all 3 men underwent medical examinations. The tests confirmed alcohol consumption, according to the police.

Police registered a case against Rohit Bahuguna under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The car was seized after the crash.

The other 2 occupants were issued cash challans of ₹500 each. They were later handed over to their families. Police also arranged for a crane to remove the damaged car from the road.

Traffic impact and next step

The crash temporarily disrupted traffic near the Municipal Corporation office as people gathered at the scene. The driver’s case will proceed under the applicable provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, while the passengers have been dealt with through the reported challans.

Conclusion

The Haldwani crash ended without reported injuries, but police action followed after medical tests confirmed alcohol consumption among all 3 occupants. The driver faces a case under the Motor Vehicles Act, and the car has been seized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the crash occur?

The car hit a divider outside the Municipal Corporation office on Nainital Road in Haldwani.

Q. When did the accident happen?

Police received information about the crash at around 11:30 AM at night on Tuesday.

Q. How many people were in the car?

3 men were travelling in the car: Rohit Bahuguna, Manoj Suyal and Bhuvan Joshi.

Q. What action was taken against the driver?

Police registered a case against Rohit Bahuguna under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and seized the car.

Q. What happened to the other 2 occupants?

They were each issued a ₹500 cash challan and handed over to their families.