A late-night drive turned into a deadly tragedy in Jaipur when a speeding Audi car, allegedly involved in street racing, ploughed into pedestrians and roadside stalls, killing two people and injuring 16 others. The accident occurred around 9:30 pm on Friday in the Journalist Colony area near Kharabas Circle, leaving the locality in shock and panic.
Witnesses said the luxury car was moving at a dangerously high speed when it first hit a road divider. The vehicle then went out of control and rammed into roadside carts and people, dragging destruction for nearly 30 metres before coming to a halt. More than a dozen carts and stalls were smashed, and a parked car was overturned due to the impact.
Jaipur Audi Car Accident: Who Was Driving the Audi That Ran Over Several People?
According to the media reports, police identified the main accused as Dinesh Ranwa, a solar businessman by profession. Officials said he had purchased the Audi just three months ago. Mobile phones belonging to all the accused were recovered from inside the car and have been sent for forensic examination.
The luxury car is from Daman and Diu number (DD02G5709).
Three people, including the driver, are currently absconding. Police confirmed that one of the absconding accused is a constable from Jaipur Police, intensifying the seriousness of the case. Search operations are underway to arrest all those involved.
Two Cars Were Racing Before the Crash, Claims the Accused
According to police, the Audi was allegedly racing with another car moments before the accident. One of the occupants, Pappu, told investigators that Dinesh Ranwa, a resident of Churu, was driving the Audi. He claimed Dinesh had called him to Kharabas Circle on Friday night.
Pappu said two more people were inside the Audi when Dinesh suddenly began racing with another vehicle at high speed. When the Audi hit the divider and lost control, the other car involved in the race reportedly turned back and fled the scene.
Accused Were Allegedly Drunk at the Time of the Accident
Initial investigation suggests that all four occupants of the Audi were intoxicated at the time of the incident. Residents caught Pappu, a resident of Renwal, at the spot and handed him over to the police. The other three accused managed to escape.
Police are now examining whether alcohol consumption and reckless racing directly led to the fatal crash.
Jaipur Audi Car Accident: List of Injured
Police said 16 people were injured in the crash. Those admitted to Jaipuria Hospital include: Rakesh, Deepak, Mridul, Chhota, Ravi Jain, Rajesh, Paras, Dharmaraj, Prakash, Ashish, Diwan, Deshraj, and Ramesh Bairwa.
Three others received first aid and were discharged. Several injured are undergoing treatment for fractures and head injuries.
Jaipur Audi Car Accident: Police Action and Government Response
Police from Muhana and Journalist Colony police stations rushed to the spot and seized the Audi car. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured. Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa visited the accident site and hospitals, confirming two deaths and ongoing treatment for the injured.
Rising Concern Over Street Racing and Drunk Driving in Jaipur
The incident has triggered anger among residents, who say illegal racing and overspeeding have become common in the city. Locals said the death toll could have been higher if people had not managed to run away in time.
Police said strict action will be taken once all the accused are arrested, as the investigation into drunk driving, racing, and criminal negligence continues.
