Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Army Truck Booked for Dangerous Driving in Kolkata
On Tuesday, Kolkata police stopped an army truck near Writers’ Buildings because the driver made a turn that wasn't allowed and almost hit the police commissioner's car.
The police are taking legal action against the truck's driver for reckless driving.
The police stated that the main priority is safety on city roads.
The driver said he was going to the passport office.
The army has started an inquiry into the incident and the driver could face punishment.
Kolkata Police booked an army truck driver for negligent and rash driving.
The incident occurred near Writers’ Buildings in Dalhousie.
The truck made an illegal right turn, nearly colliding with the police commissioner’s car.
A case of dangerous driving has been filed under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The army has initiated a court of inquiry.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and Indian Army
- What
- Kolkata Police booked an army truck driver for negligent driving.
- When
- Tuesday, around 10:30 am
- Where
- Kolkata, near Writers’ Buildings
- Why
- The truck made an unauthorized turn and nearly hit the police commissioner’s car.
Kolkata Police
Indian Army (Implied)
Cause of the Incident
Kolkata Police
Police: Negligent and rash driving by the truck driver.
Indian Army (Implied)
Army: A court of inquiry has been started to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Action Taken
Kolkata Police
Police: Filed a case against the driver.
Indian Army (Implied)
Army: Will follow standard procedure and investigate.
- Incident Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Kolkata, near Writers’ Buildings
- Involved Parties
- Kolkata Police, Indian Army
- Charge
- Dangerous Driving
- Legal Action
- Case filed under Motor Vehicles Act
Sources
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