18-year-old arrested after car with burst tyre hits over a dozen vehicles in Keralam

Police said the teenager, who had hired the car, was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs, though this was yet to be ascertained

The Hindu KeralaNovember 4, 20261 min read

18-year-old arrested after car with burst tyre hits over a dozen vehicles in Keralam

Police said the teenager, who had hired the car, was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs, though this was yet to be ascertained

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