Drunk Driver's Road Rage: Vadodara Man Arrested for Assaulting Traffic Police After Collision

The streets of Vadodara witnessed a dramatic turn of events late on a Friday night as a seemingly minor road accident near the Saiyad Vasna canal quickly escalated into a shocking display of aggression against law enforcement. A man, later identified as Jay Shah, found himself in deep trouble after allegedly causing a collision and then violently assaulting traffic police officers who responded to the scene.

The incident unfolded when a two-wheeler rider was struck by a car.

Upon receiving the distress call, Traffic Police Constables Girish Solanki and Rajan Patel promptly arrived at the accident site. Their primary objective was to manage the situation, ensure public safety, and address the consequences of the collision. However, they were met with an unexpected and volatile challenge.

According to police reports, Jay Shah, the driver of the car, appeared to be heavily under the influence of alcohol.

When confronted about the accident and his alleged inebriated state, Shah reportedly became belligerent. He began verbally abusing the constables, refusing to cooperate with their instructions. What began as a verbal altercation soon took a physical turn, shocking bystanders and the officers themselves.

Shah, in his intoxicated rage, allegedly lunged at Constable Girish Solanki, grabbing his collar and physically assaulting him.

When Constable Rajan Patel intervened to de-escalate the situation and protect his colleague, Shah reportedly turned his aggression towards Patel as well. The officers, while maintaining professional restraint, were forced to contend with an unprovoked physical assault while performing their duties.

Despite the unexpected assault, the two constables managed to overpower Shah and apprehend him.

He was immediately taken into custody. Following the incident, the police swiftly registered an FIR against Jay Shah under Sections 279 (rash driving), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code, along with relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the unacceptable consequences of assaulting public servants.

The Vadodara police have reiterated their commitment to upholding law and order, ensuring that those who endanger public safety and disrespect law enforcement face the full force of the law.