Manipal Accident: Accused Held in Judicial Custody for Drink‑Driving Collision

Police in Manipal arrested a driver for striking a parked automobile after a reckless, alcohol‑impeded drive on the outskirts of the city last Friday night. Eyewitness accounts place the collision on St. Thomas Road, where the driver lost control at high speed, striking the vehicle and causing severe damage.

Investigators retrieved breath‑test data confirming the accused’s blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit of 0.03 %. Following standard procedure, the officer questioned the suspect at the scene and subsequently transferred him to the nearby court for judicial custody while awaiting the outcome of a preliminary inquiry into the incident.

The crash left two passengers in the parked car with broken limbs and a third sustaining minor injuries. Community members expressed concern over rising drunk‑driving incidents in the area, urging stricter enforcement of traffic laws. Source: Google News – Manipal.