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But the impersonation unravelled minutes later when he was sent to the court office to pay the fine.
The accused, Madhu (38), of Mullappally House, Eyyal, was taken into custody at around 4.30 pm during a vehicle inspection led by Sub-Inspector A P Ashif.
MVD to issue notice to bus owner.
According to eye-witnesses, the vehicle was moving at over 100 km/hour when it lost control, crushing 17 vehicles over a stretch of nearly 300 meters.
No injuries were reported, though around four vehicles suffered extensive damage.
Road accident compensation is crucial for families like Jancy's, who are struggling after a drunk-driving incident left them severely injured and without support.
The tanker, belonging to Indane (a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation), was empty and returning to Mangaluru after delivering its load of cooking gas.
Thrikkakara police took the MVD official into custody on Wednesday night after a public confrontation.
The Court added that the air blank test ensures the breathalyser functions correctly and there is no trace of alcohol from previous use.
In 2024, the district recorded 15,797 cases of drunken driving.
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