Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Pune Police Book Biker After Alleged Drunk Convoy Overtaking
Police in Pune filed a case against a 32-year-old motorcyclist named Shubham Vijay Vanit.
They said he rode his motorcycle in a dangerous, zigzag way.
Police alleged that he cut across and overtook Union minister Murlidhar Mohol’s convoy.
The convoy was traveling from Pune airport toward Kothrud.
The incident happened near Sancheti Chowk in Shivajinagar.
A medical test later reportedly found alcohol in the rider’s system.
Police charged him under four sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.
They served him a notice and released him.
The reports differ on whether the incident happened on Saturday or Sunday, while the FIR identifies September 13.
Shivajinagar police booked 32-year-old Shubham Vijay Vanit for allegedly cutting across Union minister Murlidhar Mohol’s convoy.
The incident occurred near Sancheti Chowk while Mohol’s convoy traveled from Pune airport toward Kothrud.
Police alleged that Vanit rode his motorcycle in a zigzag, reckless and negligent manner.
A medical examination reportedly found that Vanit was under the influence of alcohol.
He was booked under Motor Vehicles Act Sections 184, 185, 119 and 177, then released after receiving a notice.
- Who
- Shivajinagar police, motorcyclist Shubham Vijay Vanit, and Union minister Murlidhar Mohol’s convoy.
- What
- Police booked Vanit for allegedly riding under the influence of alcohol, cutting across, and overtaking Mohol’s convoy recklessly.
- When
- Around 8:30 p.m. on September 13; the reports differ on whether this was Saturday or Sunday.
- Where
- Near Sancheti Chowk in Shivajinagar, Pune, as the convoy traveled from Pune airport toward Kothrud.
- Why
- Police alleged that the riding could endanger people and obstruct vehicular movement.
- Accused
- Shubham Vijay Vanit, 32
- Convoy
- Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol’s convoy
- Route
- From Pune airport toward Kothrud
- Location
- Sancheti Chowk, Shivajinagar, Pune
- Medical finding
- The rider was reportedly under the influence of alcohol
- Charges
- Sections 184, 185, 119 and 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act
- Police action
- The accused was served a notice and released
