Jalukbari Accident: Who Was Driving & What Went Wrong—Here’s What Police Say

Guwahati: Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on Monday strictly instructed the city police to step up the enforcement campaign against drunk driving starting today, condoning the suspected drunken driving case that claimed the lives of seven Assam Engineering College (AEC) students in Guwahati’s Jalukbari.
The chief of police has also advised parents and school administrators to take responsibility for their kids/students by forbidding them from drinking or taking swift action against drunk driving.
“We take the responsibility of enforcing strong laws against drunken driving, but, parents must take care of their children and prohibit them from drinking alcohol. Similarly, the management of the educational institutes (colleges/universities) must take strict action against those students driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol,” said the DGP.
Additionally, DGP GP Singh has instructed the District Transport Officer (DTO) and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to investigate the reason of the road accident that occurred last night in the Jalukbari neighbourhood and submit their findings as soon as possible.
“Prime facie, it is suspected that the cause of the accident is due to drunken driving, however, it is too early to comment on it. I have already asked the Commissioner of police city, DTO and DCP to investigate the case. This is a straight stretch of road with enough street lights. I don’t think people driving a vehicle will find any visible distraction here in this road. Moreover, we cannot completely rule out the fact that there might be a mechanical failure in the car which can also lead to a road accident. Thus, I have asked the DTO and engineers to conduct a mechanical examination of the car,” added DGP GP Singh.
Additionally, the chief of police has requested that the municipal police take blood samples from the injured pupils who are currently receiving medical care and preserve the viscera of the deceased for the purpose of further inquiry.

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