Delhi Police has detained 4 college students who allegedly chased Union Minister Smriti Irani's car and tried to overtake her in Lutyens' Delhi.
This after Irani made a PCR call and lodged a complaint with the police to this effect. Acting on the complaint, police intercepted the car, in which the four youths were travelling.
The incident took place around 5.30 pm on Saturday. All four detainees are students belonging to Ram Lal College under Delhi University.
The accused, in the age group of 18-19 years, have been detained at the Chanakyapuri Police
station.
About 5 PM today, 4 persons in car tried to cross vehicle of Smriti Irani when she was crossing Moti Bagh flyover: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/WDNEEoDoJV
According to Medical report, those detained after Union Minister Smriti Irani's complaint tested positive for alcoho
A senior police officer said, "Their medical examination has confirmed the presence of alcohol in their blood. They were returning from a friend's birthday party in south Delhi and were roaming in the area for fun."
Legal action is being taken against the accused youths.
More details in the matter are awaited.