Hyderabad: A day after special branch sub-inspector B. Kistaiah was run over at Langar Houz, police on Tuesday arrested a student, Mohammed Abdul Shoaib, 21, who was at the wheel.
Police said Shoaib, a B.Pharma student from a college in Ibrahimpat-nam is a resident of Musheerabad.
He was driving his sick aunt to his relative’s place from Narsingi to Langar Houz when he ran over Kistaiah, who was on his morning walk.
Shoaib claimed that as his aunt was sick, he was in a hurry and driving fast. In an attempt to avoid hitting an autorickshaw on the road, he swerved and hit Kistaiah who was walking on the road.
Police said Shoaib had a valid driving licence, but could not confirm if he was drunk at the time, as as he was arrested more than 24 hours after the incident.
He was sent to remand. Police is investigating his claims. Shoaib had driven away after the accident, but passers-by had noted down the number of the car, which helped track him down.
Kistaiah was celebrating his 32nd wedding anniversary on Monday and is due to retire from service in next year.
