Sri Vijaya Puram, November 9: A sensational incident came to light at Collinpur Junction in South Andaman at around 5 pm yesterday, on Diwali evening, where a man allegedly drove a speeding car into people sitting at a shop. Three people are reported to have been injured in the incident. Fortunately, the injured suffered only minor injuries and there was no major loss of life. The police have registered an FIR in the case and also reportedly arrested the accused today.
According to available information, mutual enmity and an earlier dispute are being cited as the reason behind the incident. It is said that there had earlier been arguments and a quarrel between the parties concerned in Collinpur area. Over the same dispute, there was again a conversation and an argument between the two sides on the day of the incident.
It is alleged that during the dispute, the man first threw a stone at an elderly man, injuring his nose. After this, local people allegedly beat up the accused. Angered by this, the accused reportedly drove his car in a rage towards the people sitting at the shop. The accused, Mr. Jayanta Baroi is also said to be a resident of the Collinpur area.
It has also been alleged that the driver of the car was drunk. The sequence of events related to the case is being investigated by the police. According to eyewitnesses, there were screams at the spot after the car moved towards the people. On Diwali evening, when people were busy celebrating the festival with their families and preparing for celebration, the incident created an atmosphere of chaos in the area.
The police investigation into the case and action against the accused are continuing. It is learnt that after his arrest, the accused was produced in the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s court today. Further Details are awaited.
