1 killed, 8 hurt as ‘drunk’ film director crashes SUV in Kolkata | India News

KOLKATA: A film and tv director, allegedly driving in an inebriated state, crashed right into a crowded space in Kolkata’s Thakurpukur on Sunday morning, killing one individual and critically injuring a minimum of eight others.
Enraged locals vandalised the automotive, dragged out the accused, Siddhant Das (35), and thrashed him until police arrived. He was arrested and later produced earlier than an Alipore courtroom, which remanded him in police custody until April 10.
Cops additionally took into custody a lady travelling with Das. Another girl, who was in the again seat, fled, they stated.
Police stated the incident occurred round 9am when Das, coming from Bakrahat and heading in the direction of Gariahat, misplaced management of his SUV and drove straight into the gang at a bustling market. One Aminur Rahman (63), who was promoting greens, suffered a number of accidents. He was taken to a hospital, the place he succumbed to accidents.
Police confirmed Das was drunk on the time of the accident and 4 bottles of liquor have been discovered in his automobile.