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Stand-up comedian Utsav Dixit was arrested in Hyderabad after he crashed his Porsche into a park’s boundary on November 1. He fled the scene but was later apprehended.
Comedian Utsav Dixit (Photo: Instagram)
A 33-year-old stand-up comedian was arrested in Hyderabad after his Porsche car crashed into the boundary wall of a park in the city on November 1. The incident happened at nearly 5.45 am, causing severe damage to the wall, grills and pavement, news agency PTI quoted a release from the Hyderabad Police.
The businessman and stand-up comedian was identified as Utsav Dixit, who was driving the car at the time of the incident.
He escaped the spot soon after but was later arrested.
The car’s front portion and wheels were damaged in the accident.
Based on the preliminary investigation, police said the collision had occurred due to “reckless” driving resulting in losing control over the vehicle, PTI reported.
Later, Dixit was sent for a medical examination for alcohol and drug tests and other procedures as per the legal provisions, police said.
Meanwhile, a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Motor Vehicles Act and Prevention of Damage to Property (PDPP) Act was registered at Banjara Hills police station.
Earlier, based on a ‘Dial 100’ call by a citizen, the patrolling police reached the spot, and it was observed that the car hit the footpath, boundary wall and the grills of KBR Park.
No number plate was found on the car. However, the police said a broken number plate was later recovered from inside the car.
Dixit’s original driving license was seized and sent to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for disqualification, police added.
