Guwahati, Oct. 22 -- A pedestrian was seriously injured after a two-wheeler allegedly carrying three youths under the influence of alcohol hit him near Paradise Hotel in Guwahati's Silpukhuri area on Wednesday, October 21. The three riders were also injured in the collision, which occurred amid Vijaya Dashami celebrations.

According to preliminary information, the pedestrian was crossing the road when the two-wheeler struck him. The impact left him seriously injured and damaged the vehicle.

Local residents rushed to the spot and helped shift the injured to a hospital for treatment. Their identities and the extent of their injuries were not immediately known. It was also unclear whether police had registered a case in connection with the...