A truck driver was arrested early on Wednesday morning for banging into a government vehicle and fleeing the scene in the Sarangpur area. The incident occurred around 3 am when Ahmedabad traffic police officers were conducting a night patrol near BBC Market, travelling from Kalupur Circle towards Sarangpur.
According to the E Division Traffic Police, an unidentified truck driver was driving recklessly when he struck a government vehicle and fled the scene without stopping. Following the incident, the police registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and initiated an investigation to locate the accused.
Through diligent efforts, the police successfully identified the vehicle involved in the accident by tracing its registration number. The driver was identified as Alkeshkumar Kamajibhai Katara, a resident of Fatepura in Dahod district. He was arrested at 9 am on January 29 and taken into custody for further questioning.
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to determine whether the accused was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and to assess any additional offences or damages caused. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.