One killed, nine injured as car knocks down pedestrians in Keralam’s Pathanamthitta
A 72-year-old man was killed and nine others were injured in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, after a car driven by an allegedly intoxicated driver struck pedestrians. The driver and his passenger have been taken into custody, and police have registered a case for culpable homicide.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing public safety concerns regarding drunk driving and the legal consequences for such actions in India.
A 72-year-old retired Fire and Rescue Services official was killed and nine others injured in an alleged drunk-driving incident near Aban Junction in Pathanamthitta town on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) evening.
The article reports on a criminal incident using objective language and police statements.
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