A police sub-inspector from Rajpipla, Y H Padhiyar, created chaos in Vadodara late Saturday night by driving drunk. He lost control of his car near Chhani Gurudwara, hit a two-wheeler and a car, and injured two women constables who were on duty.
According to reports, PSI Padhiyar was officially on leave at the time of the incident. He was reportedly driving home to Botad, dressed in uniform, while intoxicated.
Near the Chhani Bridge, he first collided with a two-wheeler carrying Mahila Lok Rakshak constables Ankita Gadhvi and Darshana, who were assigned to the prime minister’s security rehearsal. Both women sustained injuries in the crash.
Shortly after, Padhiyar’s vehicle struck another car further down the road, causing a crowd to gather and blocking traffic. Chhani police quickly intervened, apprehending Padhiyar and taking him into custody.
Eyewitness videos showed Padhiyar drunk and shouting all night while in police lock-up. Around 4 am, after sobering up, he folded his hands and begged to be let go.
Narmada District Police Chief Prashant Sube quickly suspended PSI Padhiyar. However, the case has raised serious questions about discipline in the police force.