Serious Road Accident Reported at Krishna Basti Road, Lumding During Holi Serious Road Accident Reported at Krishna Basti Road, Lumding During Holi Lumding | Holi Festival Incident A serious road accident occurred today during Holi celebrations at Krishna Basti Road in Lumding, raising concerns about drunk driving and public safety. According to local sources, a person named Bipul Karmakar was allegedly hit by a Scorpio vehicle. Eyewitnesses claim that the vehicle was being driven at high speed before the accident took place. After the collision, the driver reportedly fled the scene. Residents stated that the Scorpio vehicle was badly damaged from multiple sides, indicating the impact was severe. Local people also alleged that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Growing Concern Over Drunk Driving During Festivals During Holi celebrations, incidents of drunk driving tend to increase. Many youths reportedly consume alcohol beyond safe limits, leading to reckless driving and life-threatening accidents. This raises serious questions: Why is alcohol easily accessible during festivals? How are individuals allowed to drive after consuming excessive alcohol? How do intoxicated drivers manage to get vehicle keys and drive freely? Police Investigation Underway Lumding Police have begun investigating the matter. Authorities are expected to review CCTV footage and gather witness statements to identify and take action against the accused driver. Local residents are demanding strict checking, especially during festivals, to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. Public Appeal Citizens are urging: Strict police checking during festivals Zero tolerance for drunk driving Strong legal action against hit-and-run cases Youth lives are valuable. Festivals should be about celebration, not tragedy. Further updates are awaited as the investigation continues. Himanta Biswa Sarma CMO Assam Hojai District Administration Dilip Saikia Aboyob Bhuyan BJP Assam Pradesh Riniki Bhuyan Sharma Jayanta Mallabaruah PMO India Pijush Hazarika Atanu Bhuyan Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) President of India BJYM Nitin Gadkari BJP Delhi

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Serious Road Accident Reported at Krishna Basti Road, Lumding During Holi Serious Road Accident Reported at Krishna Basti Road, Lumding During Holi Lumding | Holi Festival Incident A serious road accident occurred today during Holi celebrations at Krishna Basti Road in Lumding, raising concerns about drunk driving and public safety. According to local sources, a person named Bipul Karmakar was allegedly hit by a Scorpio vehicle. Eyewitnesses claim that the vehicle was being driven at high speed before the accident took place. After the collision, the driver reportedly fled the scene. Residents stated that the Scorpio vehicle was badly damaged from multiple sides, indicating the impact was severe. Local people also alleged that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Growing Concern Over Drunk Driving During Festivals During Holi celebrations, incidents of drunk driving tend to increase. Many youths reportedly consume alcohol beyond safe limits, leading to reckless driving and life-threatening accidents. This raises serious questions: Why is alcohol easily accessible during festivals? How are individuals allowed to drive after consuming excessive alcohol? How do intoxicated drivers manage to get vehicle keys and drive freely? Police Investigation Underway Lumding Police have begun investigating the matter. Authorities are expected to review CCTV footage and gather witness statements to identify and take action against the accused driver. Local residents are demanding strict checking, especially during festivals, to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. Public Appeal Citizens are urging: Strict police checking during festivals Zero tolerance for drunk driving Strong legal action against hit-and-run cases Youth lives are valuable. Festivals should be about celebration, not tragedy. Further updates are awaited as the investigation continues. Himanta Biswa Sarma CMO Assam Hojai District Administration Dilip Saikia Aboyob Bhuyan BJP Assam Pradesh Riniki Bhuyan Sharma Jayanta Mallabaruah PMO India Pijush Hazarika Atanu Bhuyan Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) President of India BJYM Nitin Gadkari BJP Delhi