Pune, 16th October 2026: A suspected drunk-driving incident near MIT College in Kothrud caused panic on Thursday evening after a speeding car allegedly hit three to four two-wheelers on the road between Paud Road and Kothrud Depot. The incident occurred around 8 pm, leaving three to four two-wheeler riders with minor injuries, according to eyewitnesses.
Following the collision, local residents stopped the car, pulled the driver out and assaulted him before handing him over to the police. Kothrud Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.
Senior Police Inspector Arun Ghodke of Kothrud Police Station said the 24-year-old driver is a student at MIT College and lives in the Sinhagad Road area. Preliminary information suggests that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
He has been taken for a medical examination, and further legal action is underway. Police said no formal complaint had been received at the time of the statement.
The incident has renewed concerns about road safety in Kothrud, where traffic congestion and inadequate footpaths already pose challenges for commuters and pedestrians. Residents have called for strict action against motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol and endanger other road users.