Viral Video Sparks Outrage: Thar Driver Arrested for Attempted Murder in Jammu

A driver has been arrested in Jammu after a viral video showed him deliberately reversing his SUV at high speed into an elderly man following a collision with a scooter. This incident has generated massive online outrage and calls for justice.

The video, which quickly spread across social media platforms, depicts the accused, Mannan Anand of Nanak Nagar, Jammu, reversing the vehicle after an initial collision. The victim, 65-year-old Kamal Kant, sustained critical injuries and was transferred from Jammu's Government Medical College Hospital to Chandigarh for specialized treatment.

Police have registered a case against Anand, who is believed to be a student, under sections for attempted murder, rash driving, and endangering human life. The incident unfolded near Green Belt Park when the Thar, driven from the wrong side, collided with a scooter. The driver initially fled the scene, leading to public outrage and his eventual arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)