<p>A drunk customer crashed a Mahindra electric vehicle during a test drive in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura, injuring a pedestrian and damaging four cars. An FIR has been registered, and police have issued notice while investigating the incident.</p><img><p>A case has been registered against a drunk customer following a serious lapse by staff at a Mahindra showroom in Mahadevapura. </p><p>The staff, without verifying the customer’s condition, allegedly blindfolded him and allowed him to take a Mahindra electric car for a test drive. </p><p>The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols and negligence.</p><img><p>The showroom staff in Mahadevapura handed over the car to the customer immediately after he requested a test drive, without carrying out proper verification. The vehicle was given without any further checks. However, Abhilash, who was reportedly heavily intoxicated, drove the car recklessly, leading to an accident.</p><img><p>Abhilash allegedly test-drove a Mahindra electric car while under the influence of alcohol and crashed into multiple vehicles. </p><p>A total of four cars, including a Hyundai Creta, were damaged in the incident. </p><p>An FIR has been registered at the Mahadevapura Traffic Police Station, and further investigation is underway.</p><img><p>Abhilash, who rammed into four cars during the test drive, also struck a pedestrian identified as Ramesh. </p><p>As a result, Ramesh sustained a severe leg injury and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The incident, caused by the intoxicated customer during the test drive, led to multiple damages and injuries.</p><img><p>Abhilash, who allegedly injured Ramesh and damaged four cars, was caught by locals and assaulted following the incident. </p><p>The bystanders later informed the police, who arrived at the scene and took him into custody. Abhilash, who sustained injuries in the assault, was subsequently admitted to a hospital for treatment.</p><img><p>The Mahadevapura Traffic Police have issued a notice to Abhilash, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. A case has been registered against him under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act and Sections 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).</p>
