Manipal Collision: Drunk Driver Arrested and Held in Judicial Custody

A man in his late twenties was arrested in Manipal after an accident involving a motorbike and a crowded market stall, which was allegedly caused by drunk driving. Police recovered a breath sample that confirmed the driver’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit, prompting his immediate detention and transfer to judicial custody for further investigation.

The collision occurred on the evening of June 27 near the Manipal Central Market, where the motorbike collided with a wooden stall that was carrying produce. Two passengers on the bike suffered lacerations and were rushed to the local government hospital; the stall owner sustained minor bruising. Witnesses reported that the driver had been seen smoking a cigarette in the vehicle before the crash.

The case underlines the continuing problem of impaired driving in the district and has prompted the local municipality to consider stricter enforcement of vehicular alcohol limits. Authorities have stated that the accused will face a trial and possible imprisonment if found guilty. Source: Google News – Manipal.