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Crime
Police Van Collides with Five Cars in Pune; Driver Charged with Drunken Driving
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 05:49 PM
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A police van crashed into five vehicles on a Pune road, prompting authorities to file a case against the driver for drunk driving.
A police van operating in Pune collided with five private vehicles on a busy stretch of road, causing minor damage to the cars and no serious injuries reported.
Police officials on the scene confirmed that the van’s driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Following the incident, a formal case was filed against the driver under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Indian Penal Code.
The incident has prompted a review of police vehicle protocols and a call for stricter enforcement of drinking‑and‑driving laws across the state.
Police officials on the scene confirmed that the van’s driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Following the incident, a formal case was filed against the driver under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Indian Penal Code.
The incident has prompted a review of police vehicle protocols and a call for stricter enforcement of drinking‑and‑driving laws across the state.