Law student arrested after SUV ploughs into crowd in Odisha

Authorities in Odisha arrested the law student following the incident in which an SUV struck multiple pedestrians. Medical examinations conducted by police revealed the presence of alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.

According to police reports, the student also allegedly attempted to run over a dhaba owner during the same incident, escalating the severity of the charges he now faces.

The arrest marks the second serious traffic incident involving the suspect in recent months. He had previously been arrested and subsequently released on bail following a fatal crash approximately three months ago. The circumstances surrounding his bail release and the details of the earlier incident remain unclear.

The case has drawn attention to concerns over repeat offenders and the enforcement of traffic laws in the state. Authorities have registered charges against the student, and the investigation into the incident continues.