Drunk Innova Driver Drags Activa for 1 Km After Hitting Salesman Near Ahmedabad’s Himalaya Mall

An allegedly drunk Innova driver hit a 21-year-old salesman waiting at a traffic signal near Ahmedabad’s Himalaya Mall on October 15 and dragged his Activa for nearly 1 km without stopping.

The collision threw the salesman onto the road, while his scooter became lodged beneath the car’s front bumper. As the driver continued towards Vastrapur, the trapped Activa scraped against the asphalt, sending sparks flying and prompting motorists to chase the vehicle.

The ‘A’ Division Traffic Police arrested the driver, identified as Pankajkumar Nanjibhai Nanoma, 29, a native of Rajasthan. Police registered a case against him after he was found heavily intoxicated and began investigating the incident.

Salesman Hit While Waiting at Traffic Signal

The incident took place near the Himalaya Mall junction on Drive-In Road. Nakshatra Rahulbhai Chauhan, a 21-year-old resident of Vasna, was returning home on his Activa after completing his shift at a stall opposite Palladium Mall in Thaltej.

Chauhan had stopped at a traffic signal when an Innova approached from behind at high speed and struck his scooter violently. The impact threw him onto the road, leaving him with minor injuries.

Although the collision could have resulted in serious injuries, Chauhan escaped with minor harm. His Activa, however, became trapped beneath the Innova’s front bumper.

Driver Continues Despite Scooter Being Trapped Under Car

Instead of stopping after the collision, the driver accelerated, dragging the Activa along the road. The vehicle continued towards Sanjeevani Hospital in Vastrapur, with the scooter stuck beneath its front end.

The metal parts of the trapped two-wheeler scraped against the asphalt, producing sparks as the Innova moved forward. The sight alarmed pedestrians and motorists, some of whom began following the car in an attempt to stop the driver.

The driver reportedly continued towards Vastrapur before taking a U-turn and proceeding via the Doordarshan crossroads in the direction of NFD Circle.

Activa Dislodges Near Road Divider

The Activa eventually came loose from beneath the car after the Innova crossed a speed bump near a gap in the road divider. By then, motorists and other bystanders had continued their pursuit of the vehicle.

The chase ended near Vastrapur Lake, where the group managed to intercept the Innova and stop the driver from fleeing further.

When they pulled him out of the car, he was reportedly staggering and appeared to be heavily intoxicated. The bystanders alerted the police control room, prompting the ‘A’ Division Traffic Police to reach the spot.

Rajasthan Man Arrested, Police Begin Investigation

During questioning, the driver identified himself as Pankajkumar Nanjibhai Nanoma, 29, a native of Rajasthan. Police arrested him and registered a case in connection with the incident.

The vehicle was described in the account as a taxi, although its registration details are inconsistent: one reference identifies it as a taxi registered in Bharuch, while another says it was registered in Vadodara.

The police investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the collision and the driver’s actions after hitting Chauhan’s scooter.