What Happened When a Drunk Driver Rammed into a Police Barricade in Bengaluru?

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Key Takeaways
- Intoxicated driving poses severe risks to public safety.
- Immediate action by police can prevent further harm.
- Social media plays a crucial role in spreading awareness.
- Public support is vital for enforcing stricter laws.
- This incident highlights the need for community vigilance.
Bengaluru, May 26 (NationPress) A shocking episode involving a drunken driver ramming his vehicle into a police barricade and injuring an officer was reported on Monday in Bengaluru. The police were forced to break the car's windows to apprehend the inebriated driver.
The suspect, identified as Nandakrishna, has gained notoriety after a video showcasing police breaking into the car to arrest him went viral on social media. According to police reports, early on May 25, the intoxicated driver recklessly crashed through police barricades.
Following this, he collided with multiple vehicles, resulting in a series of accidents near Jyothi Nivas College in the Koramangala area. Tragically, he struck a police officer attempting to halt him, causing severe injuries to the officer’s leg. The driver eventually crashed into another car, bringing his chaotic journey to a halt.
Responding officers had to break the car's windows with their batons. One officer managed to open the door, pull the driver out, and place him under arrest.
A social media user, ‘Karnataka Portfolio’, shared footage of the incident, noting that on May 25, 2025, around 1:30 a.m., a heavily intoxicated driver returning from a late-night event lost control and sped through police barricades. He exhibited a blatant disregard for public safety by crashing into several vehicles, injuring multiple individuals.
The post elaborated that the chaos intensified when the vehicle directly hit an on-duty police officer, leading to serious injuries. Many bystanders were also harmed as the vehicle recklessly swerved through a crowded space. Eyewitnesses described the driver as being 'drunk beyond control' and entirely oblivious to his surroundings. The scene was described as chaotic, with damaged cars, injured civilians, and police working frantically to manage the situation.
The user raised concerns regarding the enforcement of drunk driving laws and the safety of Bengaluru’s streets during late hours, questioning, 'How many more lives must be endangered before stricter measures are implemented?'
Further details are awaited.