A bus driver, carrying women passengers to Ladki Bahin event at Suresh Bhatt Sabhagruha, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control of his vehicle during a Ladli Behna Yojana program, leading to a serious accident under the Hudkeshwar police station’s jurisdiction. The bus collided with an auto-rickshaw, resulting in the auto driver’s leg being broken.
The incident also caused panic among the passengers. One woman, in an attempt to save herself, jumped from the bus and sustained injuries.
Both the injured auto driver and the bus driver have been sent to the Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The Hudkeshwar police have taken note of the incident and are conducting further investigations.