Jaipur witnessed a tragic incident on Friday night when a high-speed Audi car, allegedly involved in a race, wreaked havoc in the bustling Mansarovar area. The accident occurred around 9:30 PM near Kharabas Circle in the Patrakar Colony police station jurisdiction, leaving a trail of destruction, injuries, and a fatality, while the out-of-control vehicle plowed into people dining at roadside food stalls and the stalls themselves, resulting in one death and 16 injuries, with four individuals in critical condition.
According to eyewitnesses and police reports, the Audi car was speeding at approximately 120 kilometers per hour.
The vehicle first lost control and collided with a road divider. Following this impact, it veered sharply towards the roadside, crashing directly into a cluster of food stalls. At the time of the incident, over 50 people were present at the location, either enjoying their meals or working at the stalls, while the car mowed down an estimated 16 individuals and demolished more than 10 food carts and temporary shops. The force of the collision was so severe that it also caused another car to overturn. The uncontrolled Audi finally came to a halt after crashing into a. Tree about 100 meters away from the initial impact point with the stalls.
Victims and Injuries Detailed
SHO Gunjan Soni of Patrakar Colony Police Station confirmed that Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara who worked as a helper at one of the food stalls, succumbed to his injuries in the accident. The majority of the injured were either stall operators or customers who had come to eat. With the assistance of local residents, the police promptly transported all the injured to Jaipuria Hospital. SHO Gurubhupendra Singh of Muhana stated that 16 people, including Rakesh, Deepak, Mridul, Chhota, Ravi Jain, Rajesh, Paras, Dharamraj, Prakash, Ashish, Diwan, Deshraj, and Ramesh Bairwa, were admitted, while among them, four critically injured individuals were referred to SMS Hospital for advanced medical care, while three others received primary treatment and were discharged.
Accused Identified, Escape Attempted
Immediately after the devastating crash, the accused driver and two other occupants of the Audi car fled the scene. However, the crowd managed to apprehend one occupant, identified as Pappu from Renwal, while pappu informed the police that the Audi car was being driven by Dinesh Ranwa, a resident of Churu. He further stated that Dinesh had called him to Kharabas Circle on Friday night and that two other individuals were also present in the Audi besides himself and Dinesh. Initial reports suggest that all four occupants were under the influence of alcohol. Police have recovered the mobile phones of the accused from the seized car, which are currently being investigated. The Audi car itself has been impounded by the authorities.
Racing and Drunk Driving Uncovered
The apprehended accused, Pappu, revealed to the police that Dinesh Ranwa was engaged in a street race with another car. The Audi was reportedly being driven at an alarming speed of approximately 120 kilometers per hour. When the Audi lost control and collided with the divider, the other racing car, which was following closely, made a U-turn and also fled the scene, while this incident starkly highlights the perilous consequences of reckless racing and driving under the influence, which tragically claimed an innocent life and impacted numerous families.
Profile of the Accused Driver
According to police, the accused driver, Dinesh Ranwa, is a solar businessman. He had purchased the Audi car just three months prior to the accident. With this information, the police are now actively searching for the other absconding accused, one of whom is reportedly a Jaipur police constable. This incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement against high-speed and negligent driving in the city, emphasizing the urgent need for greater road safety measures.
