The 53-year-old, who allegedly lost control of his car while driving in Akota, was booked for rash and negligent driving and later released on bail.
According to police officials, the incident occurred around 2.30 am when Martin was travelling from Akota towards his residence on OP Road in an MG Hector as per a report by The Indian Express. His vehicle reportedly rammed into three parked cars – a Kia Seltos, a Hyundai Venue and a Maruti Celerio – causing significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the collision.
Officers who reached the scene said Martin appeared intoxicated at the time of the accident. A police team from the Akota station detained him from the spot after receiving information about the crash. An officer told The Indian Express, “He was visibly inebriated and unable to walk. He has been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act for rash and negligent driving, endangering the personal safety of others and other relevant sections… No casualty or injuries have been reported.”
In addition to the driving-related charges, Martin was also booked under the state’s prohibition laws. While he was granted bail later in the day, the police seized his vehicle as part of the ongoing investigation.
Martin, who represented India in 10 One-Day Internationals, made his international debut against the West Indies in 1999 in Toronto. He also led the Vadodara Ranji Trophy team during his domestic career.
The former cricketer has had previous encounters with law enforcement. Vadodara police had earlier arrested him in two prohibition-related cases, while the Delhi Police had detained him in 2011 in connection with an alleged illegal immigration racket. In 2018, Martin suffered serious injuries in a separate accident.
The latest incident has once again placed the former India player in the spotlight, with authorities continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the crash.