Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Executive Arrested for Drunk Driving Crash in Mumbai
A 27-year-old man named Siddharth Mahalingam was arrested in Mumbai after he drove his SUV in reverse to avoid a police checkpoint for drunk driving.
He hit a police motorcycle, injuring a constable named Ashok Borude.
The constable had to get 15 stitches for his injuries.
The man's blood alcohol level was very high, and he was taken to court.
The police say he was driving dangerously, but the man says he didn't mean to hurt anyone.
Siddharth Mahalingam, 27, was arrested for drunk driving in Mumbai.
He reversed his SUV at high speed to evade a checkpoint, hitting a police motorcycle.
Constable Ashok Borude suffered injuries and received 15 stitches.
Mahalingam's blood alcohol level was 166.8 ug/100 ml, exceeding the legal limit.
He was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act.
- Who
- Siddharth Mahalingam, a 27-year-old firm executive, and Constable Ashok Borude, 44.
- What
- A drunk-driving incident where the executive reversed his SUV into a police motorcycle, injuring the constable.
- When
- Around 2 AM on Friday.
- Where
- Linking Road in Khar (West), Mumbai.
- Why
- The executive was attempting to evade a drunk-driving checkpoint.
Defendant's Perspective
Police Perspective
Intent to Evade Checkpoint
Defendant's Perspective
The defendant claims he did not intend to harm the constable and was merely trying to avoid the checkpoint.
Police Perspective
The police allege that the defendant deliberately reversed his vehicle at high speed to evade the checkpoint, showing reckless disregard for others' safety.
- Accused Name
- Siddharth Mahalingam
- Age
- 27
- Location
- Chandivli, Mumbai
- Incident Time
- 2 AM
- Blood Alcohol Level
- 166.8 ug/100 ml
- Injured Constable
- Ashok Borude
- Constable's Age
- 44
- Stitches Received
- 12 on lower jaw, 3 on forehead