Drunk Army Personnel Drives Car onto Railway Platform in Meerut

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A shocking incident occurred at Meerut Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh when a drunk army personnel, identified as Sandeep Dhaka, drove his car onto Platform No. 1, narrowly missing a departing train. The incident, captured on camera, shows the car smashing into benches and vendors’ stalls, causing panic among passengers.
Incident Details
- Date and Time: The incident occurred on Friday evening, around 7:30 pm.
- Location: Meerut Cantt railway station, Platform No. 1.
- Vehicle: Alto car with a Jharkhand registration number, marked “Fauji” on the windshield.
- Circumstances: Sandeep Dhaka claimed he was trying to help his relatives board the train due to a medical emergency.
Aftermath and Investigation
- Arrest: Sandeep Dhaka was arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) teams.
- Medical Examination: A medical examination confirmed that Sandeep was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident.
- Charges: An FIR has been registered under Sections 145(B), 147, 154, and 159 of the Railways Act and Section 34 of the Police Act.
- License Cancellation: The process for the cancellation of Sandeep’s driving license has been initiated.
Reactions and Concerns
- Station Security: The incident raises questions about the security measures in place at the railway station.
- Passenger Safety: The incident highlights the potential danger to passengers and the need for stricter security protocols.
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