Actor Janhvi Kapoor has strongly reacted to a horrific car accident in Gujarat’s Vadodara, where a speeding vehicle plowed into five pedestrians, killing one woman and seriously injuring four others. The incident, which occurred early Friday in the city’s Karelibaug area, sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing the driver shouting “another round” moments after the crash.
Kapoor addressed the tragedy on social media, condemning the incident as “appalling and enraging.” Sharing footage of the accident on her Instagram story, she wrote, “This is appalling and enraging. Sick to my stomach about anyone thinking this kind of behavior is something they can get away with. Intoxicated or not.”
The accident took place at around 12:30 am when a car, driven by 20-year-old law student Rakshit Chaurasia, crashed into multiple two-wheelers. Police have since arrested Chaurasia, and investigations are ongoing.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Panna Momaya, witnesses reported that Chaurasia appeared to be intoxicated at the time of the crash. Shockingly, after stepping out of the wrecked vehicle, he repeatedly shouted, “Another round, another round.”
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CCTV footage captured the moment the car slammed into two scooters, sending riders flying before dragging them along the road. The deceased victim has been identified as Hemali Patel, who was riding her scooter when she was fatally struck. The four injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Chaurasia, a native of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was residing in Vadodara in a paying guest (PG) accommodation. The car he was driving belonged to his friend, Mit Chauhan, who was in the passenger seat at the time of the crash.
Eyewitness footage shows Chauhan stepping out of the wrecked car and blaming Chaurasia for the accident, while Chaurasia, appearing disoriented, continued to shout “another round?” before being confronted and beaten by bystanders. He was later handed over to the police.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for strict action against reckless and intoxicated driving.