A tragic incident in Jaipur’s Nahargarh area resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to seven others after they were hit by Usman who was driving while intoxicated. The incident took place near the Santoshi Mata Temple in the area.
Usman was reportedly a member of Congress in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Usman was reportedly speeding at around 70-80 km/h in a crowded area between 9:00 to 9:30 pm on 7th April. The car smashed into everything in its way, including two-wheelers, parked cars, and pedestrians causing mayhem in the crowded marketplace.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: CCTV footage has captured a hit-and-run incident where a speeding vehicle mowed down several people, killing two and injuring eight. The driver, Usman, is in police custody. pic.twitter.com/8rDBJm3KSf
— IANS (@ians_india) April 7, 2025
The victims, a man and a woman, died at the scene, while the wounded were taken to the hospital, according to police reports. One person passed away on the spot while the second died after reaching the hospital, despite efforts to save the life. Four others remain in treatment at a local trauma centre. Three individuals have since been discharged from the hospital.
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya has said that the culprit Usman is a Congress functionary and he deliberately did it. He has demanded that Usman should be hanged till death and bulldozer action should be initiated against him.
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: A car hit several pedestrians and vehicles in Jaipur yesterday, killing 3 people and injuring 6 others
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya says, "The accused, Usman Hasan, has done this deliberately. He is a Congress functionary and should be hanged. I have… pic.twitter.com/bOtvOZMyUp
A man on a scooter pursued the perpetrator, eventually catching up to the vehicle and seizing the steering wheel. He was pulled a considerable distance but was able to turn the steering before the four-wheeler crashed into a barricade and came to a halt after which the offender left the vehicle and ran away from the scene but he was apprehended later.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: A hit-and-run case was reported late at night. An uncontrolled vehicle ran over 5 to 7 people, resulting in two deaths on the spot. The driver has been taken into police custody pic.twitter.com/ykmQ414srR
— IANS (@ians_india) April 7, 2025
Usman did not appear to slow down when it approached the crowded area, according to witnesses. The car was seen rushing down the road in CCTV footage, colliding with oncoming vehicles and people. A large crowd gathered at the scene as word of the incident spread. Disgruntled locals demonstrated against the careless driving that frequently occurs in the narrow streets in the area. The mob angrily vandalized the car as police attempted to tow it to the police station. More police personnel from neighboring stations had to be called to keep the situation under control. The SMS Police Station Sub-Inspector, Kanhaiyalal, confirmed the details of the incident.
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: SMS Police Station Sub-Inspector Kanhaiyalal said, "A hit-and-run case has come to light from the Nahargarh area. In the incident, nine people were injured and brought to the hospital. 2 people have died…" (07.04) pic.twitter.com/aICUP0ZPwl
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025
Witnesses revealed that the accused initially hit a pedestrian and a motorbike close to the crossing of the Nahargarh police station. He then smashed a bike and another pedestrian as he raced in the direction of the Santoshi Mata Temple. He knocked another individual further down the road and then ran away. A bicycle also got lodged beneath the vehicle. Sparks flared up off the road as the man sped off, trapping the bike. A three-year-old girl is among the injured, per BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya.
