SUV rams into car on Warangal highway; Two hurt, driver released on bail | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Two people, Sai Shiva (30) and his wife Meghana (28), were injured after an SUV allegedly driven by Akun Sabarwal (19) rammed their car near Peerzadiguda on the Warangal highway in the early hours of Thursday. Medipally police arrested Akun for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driving licence. He was later released on station bail, while his father and vehicle owner, Mangilal, were also booked for allowing him to drive.According to police, the accident occurred around 6.30 am near a petrol pump at Pillar No 57. Sai, a civil engineer, was travelling with his wife, Meghana, from LB Nagar to Narsampet in Warangal when the SUV allegedly hit their car from behind. The impact caused the car to overturn, while the SUV crashed into an electric pole after travelling some distance. The injured couple were rushed to Ozone Hospital in Chaitanyapuri for treatment, police said.Police identified Akun as a resident of Narapally who had completed his intermediate education. According to the complaint lodged by Sai Shiva’s father, Mende Shankar, Akun was suspected of having consumed alcohol and was reportedly driving without a valid licence.Police said a breath analyser test conducted after the accident showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.238. They also found that the registration number plate fitted on the SUV was allegedly fake. Akun, who sustained injuries in the accident, is currently under medical observation, police said.Police registered a case under the relevant provisions of the BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act. They also booked Mangilal, the SUV owner and Akun’s father, under Section 180 of the Motor Vehicles Act for allegedly permitting a person without a valid driving licence to drive the vehicle. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the alleged use of a fake number plate, drunk driving and driving without a valid licence.