A video capturing a dramatic chase between a drunk driver and Ghaziabad police has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned. The footage shows a white Hyundai i-20 weaving through traffic in reverse gear, pursued by a police vehicle. The incident unfolded after police received reports of the car driving recklessly. As officers approached, the driver, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, defied them and took off in reverse, initiating a dramatic chase. The video shared by an X user on their official account showcases the white car speeding in the wrong direction on the highway, narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic. Initial reports suggest the police attempted to pull over the vehicle on the highway, but the driver, determined to evade capture, opted for a risky escape strategy. The video depicts the car swerving through traffic in a zigzag pattern, further escalating the tense situation. Watch the video below: गाजियाबाद पुलिस ने आई ट्वेंटी कार रोकने का प्रयास किया। i–20 वाले ने बैक गियर डाला और पुलिस को खूब छकाया। खबर है कि कार वाला भाग निकला। ये पता नहीं चला है कि पुलिस उसको रोक क्यों रही थी। @Uppolice @dgpup @ghaziabadpolice #Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/LoW9qZQxjP — Arun (आज़ाद) Chahal 🇮🇳 (@arunchahalitv) February 22, 2024 पीसी को एक सूचना मिली कि राजनगर की तरफ से एक आई-20 कार लापरवाही से ड्राविंग करता हुआ आ रहा है । जिसमें ड्रिंक- ड्राइविंग की शिकायत थी । इसी शिकायत के आधार पर पीसी द्वारा उस गाड़ी को रोकने का प्रयास किया तो उसने रिवर्स गियर में गाड़ी भगाना शुरु कर दिया । (2/3) — POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) February 22, 2024 Commenting on the incident, Assistant Commissioner of Police Nimish Dasharath Patil confirmed the viral video's authenticity. He revealed that the chase occurred on an elevated road around 9:30-10:00 pm the previous night. He further elaborated that the police control room received a complaint about a Hyundai i-20 driving recklessly from Rajnagar, with suspected drunk driving involved. Following the report, officers attempted to stop the vehicle, prompting the driver's unorthodox escape. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities sought further details to determine the appropriate course of action. This highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending individuals who disregard traffic laws and endanger public safety. One user commented, “want what he is drinking. The cops should have some too!” Another added, “He should be caught and given formula 1 training. He will excel in Formula 1.” A third user said, “Tarzan the wonder car me wo scene tha na.”
