Last update:November 18, 2024, 11:44 AM IST

The joyous wedding procession descended into chaos when an individual, apparently under the influence of alcohol, recklessly drove his car into the wedding procession.

Due to the severity of their injuries, all the victims were later shifted to hospitals in Dausa and Jaipur. (News18 hindi)

A shocking incident took place in Ladpura village in Dausa district of Rajasthan where a wedding celebration took a tragic turn.

On Sunday evening, a joyous wedding procession descended into chaos when an individual, apparently under the influence of alcohol, recklessly drove his car into the wedding procession, injuring eight people. Golu Meena, a resident of Ladpura, tragically lost his life in the incident. The other seven injured are currently suffering from serious injuries.

Cracker dispute

Disturbing videos of the incident circulated on social media, capturing the horrific sequence of events. Kailash’s daughter Meena’s wedding saw the arrival of baaraat from Bhagwatpura to Tonk. As the procession moved to the rhythm of music and dancing, a group of drunken young men began recklessly setting off fireworks.

Their actions escalated, with some placing large fireworks on the hood of a car and others lighting them in their hands.

An argument broke out between groups within the procession over crackers. The argument escalated, leading one individual to react in a fit of rage, driving his car recklessly into the crowd. The car crashed into the people in its path, instantly transforming the joyful atmosphere into one of horror and despair.

Victims sent back to Jaipur and Dausa

MP Ramvilas Meena, who was present at the wedding, personally transported the injured to Lalsot Hospital in his own vehicle. Due to the severity of their injuries, all the victims were later shifted to hospitals in Dausa and Jaipur.

On Monday morning, Golu Meena, 17, succumbed to her injuries. The other seven people are in critical condition. Following the incident, the driver of the car fled the scene and police are currently searching for him.