Hyderabad witnessed a shocking incident on the early morning of November 1, when a Porsche luxury car, driven by 33-year-old stand-up comedian Utsav Dixit, crashed into the boundary wall of KBR Park. The high-speed collision occurred around 5:45 am, causing substantial damage to the park’s boundary wall, grills, and pavement. Followed by which Comedian Utsav Dixit has been arrested.
According to a statement released by the Hyderabad Police, apart from being a comedian, Dixit is the head of sustainability and strategic management at Alpla India Private Limited. As per investigation, after the collision happened, he reportedly fled the scene but was later tracked down and arrested by Banjara Hills police. Upon inspection, officials found that the car’s front portion and wheels had suffered significant damage from the impact, and pieces of a broken number plate were recovered inside the vehicle.
Initial investigation suggested that he was “driving recklessly” which caused the accident. They reported that Dixit may have lost control of the Porsche due to excessive speed. Moreover, to determine if he was under the influence of alcohol and drug, Dixit was taken for a medical examinations as per standard legal procedures. Results from these tests are expected to shed light on whether any substances played a role in the crash.
Upon arrival, officers observed that the car had struck the footpath, boundary wall, and metal grills of the park. This public property damage has since led to charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the Motor Vehicles Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act. Dixit’s original driving license has been seized and sent to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for possible disqualification, a step that indicates the severity of the charges he faces.
In court proceedings following the incident, authorities highlighted that Dixit had been on his way to distribute sweets to fellow comedians. Reportedly, the journey began after a domestic dispute, and this may have influenced his mental state before the crash. Also an expert from a local luxury car dealership added that high-performance vehicles often require the driver to be in an active state of mind and understand complex elements such as aerodynamics, tire conditions, and the unique performance characteristics of the car. This knowledge, the expert noted, is crucial in handling these powerful machines responsibly.