Pune: In a concerning incident on Monday night, a vehicle from Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil's convoy was struck by a car driven by a drunk driver in Pune.

The accident occurred as Patil was en route to the city, and while the minister narrowly escaped injury, his vehicle sustained damage.

According to police sources, the driver responsible for the crash was found to be heavily intoxicated. The individual, operating a four-wheeler, has been arrested, and law enforcement officers have initiated a thorough investigation into the incident. Additional legal actions will follow based on the findings.

The rise in incidents involving drunk driving in Pune has become a serious concern for both authorities and the public. In recent weeks, multiple cases have resulted in severe injuries and fatalities.

This latest accident further highlights the dangerous consequences of driving under the influence, as citizens increasingly feel unsafe on the roads.

Recently, a drunk tempo driver caused a fatal accident in Pune, leading to the death of Geetanjali Amrale and severely injuring her husband, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Shrikant Amrale.

The incident occurred around 11 PM at Paud Phata, where the drunk driver, Ashish Pawar, lost control of his tempo and ran over the couple waiting at a signal.

Officials have urged the public to adhere to traffic regulations and refrain from drinking and driving, stressing that stringent action will be taken against offenders to curb this alarming trend.