Mon Mar 17 10:47:45 UTC 2025: ## Law Student Charged with Culpable Homicide After Deadly Crash, “Another Round” Movie Connection Investigated

**Vadodara, India** – A 23-year-old law student, Rakshit Chaurasia, has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder following a fatal car crash in Vadodara that killed a 35-year-old woman and injured seven others. The incident has taken a bizarre turn with the discovery of a connection between Chaurasia and the Oscar-winning Danish film “Another Round.”

Chaurasia, a student at MS University, was driving a Volkswagen Virtus when he crashed into three vehicles, including a scooter carrying Hemali Patel, her husband Purav, and their daughter. Hemali Patel died at the scene, while Purav Patel remains critically injured. Three others on a nearby scooter also sustained injuries.

Following the crash, Chaurasia reportedly exited the vehicle shouting incoherent phrases including “another round,” “Nikita,” and “Om Namah Shivay.” A video of the incident quickly went viral, sparking speculation on social media.

Police searching Chaurasia’s apartment discovered a poster for “Another Round,” a film about four teachers who experiment with maintaining a slightly elevated blood alcohol level. This has led investigators to explore the possibility that Chaurasia and his friends were attempting to emulate the film’s premise, potentially leading to the deadly accident. While Chaurasia claims he wasn’t drunk, a rapid blood alcohol test confirmed the presence of alcohol, with full results pending. Eyewitnesses also corroborate claims of intoxication.

Chaurasia was with a friend, Pranshu, who is currently at large. The police investigation is focusing on Chaurasia’s social circle, including Pranshu, and others mentioned in his post-crash ramblings. Crucially, the film highlights the dangers of alcohol abuse and the importance of responsible drinking, a stark contrast to the tragic consequences witnessed in Vadodara.

The victims’ families are demanding justice. Vikas Kevlani, a neighbour of the Patel family, stressed the need for stricter action against reckless drivers, stating that fines alone are insufficient to deter such dangerous behaviour. The incident has ignited a debate on the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and the impact of reckless driving.

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