A Durga Puja celebration in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district turned frightening after a white Scorpio was allegedly driven dangerously through a crowded fair in Salempur on Navami night. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing people scrambling to escape as the vehicle moves through the crowded area.
Viral Video Shows People Fleeing in Panic
The footage shows the white Scorpio being driven dangerously through the fair, forcing people to run for safety. Women carrying children can be seen moving away from the vehicle as panic spreads through the crowd.
Police personnel are also seen chasing the vehicle in an attempt to stop it. The incident reportedly created chaos among visitors who had gathered to celebrate the festival.
According to media reports, several people were injured during the incident. However, the exact number of injured people and their current medical condition have not been officially confirmed.
Police Register Case After Complaint
Following the circulation of the video, Salempur police took cognisance of the incident and initiated legal action.
According to reports, a complaint was submitted by Virendra Prajapati, a resident of Ward No. 8 in Haraiya. Based on his complaint, police initiated proceedings at Salempur police station.
Circle Officer Gaurav Singh confirmed that police had taken note of the video showing the uncontrolled white Scorpio in the Salempur police station area.
Vehicle Identified, Further Action Underway
Police have identified the vehicle involved in the incident, and further legal proceedings are underway. However, details regarding the driver’s identity and the final outcome of the investigation have not been independently established by the available reports.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety and crowd management at crowded religious gatherings. The viral footage has also drawn attention to the risks posed by dangerous driving in areas filled with families and children.