Pune: NCP former corporator's son, allegedly drunk, rams SUV into tempo; Third high-profile accident in 2 months

In another tragic hit and run case in Pune, Saurabh Gaikwad, son of former corporator and NCP leader Bandu Gaikwad, allegedly crashed his speeding SUV into a poultry tempo, injuring two people. The accident took place around 5 AM on Tuesday at Z Corner on Manjari-Mundhwa Road. According to the police, Saurabh Gaikwad was driving on the wrong side when the collision occurred. Both the tempo driver and the cleaner were injured, along with Gaikwad himself. All three are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Following the incident, police registered a case against Saurabh Gaikwad under sections 281, 125 (A), and 125 (B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as relevant sections 184 and 134 (a) and (b) of the Motor Vehicle Act. The case is being handled by the Hadapsar police station in Pune city.

Previous Incidents in Pune

This incident follows a similar pattern of recent accidents involving luxury vehicles in Maharashtra. Earlier this month, a woman was killed in Mumbai's Worli area after a luxury car crashed into the bike she was riding with her husband, who was also injured.

In another case on May 19, a Porsche car, allegedly driven by a minor under the influence, struck two IT professionals in Pune's KalyNagar area, resulting in their deaths.

The recent accident involving Saurabh Gaikwad highlights ongoing issues with road safety and the consequences of reckless driving. Legal proceedings are underway, and the injured are recovering in hospital.