Bengaluru drink and drive: Meet Syed Arbaz, the other victim, who needs Rs 15L for treatment

Following a tragic drunk-driving incident involving a Mercedes driver identified as Dhanush, Syed Arbaz lies in the ICU, battling serious injuries and mounting medical expenses. Dhanush, who was allegedly intoxicated, first struck a woman, Sandhya, killing her on the spot, before ramming into Arbaz, who was riding his bike.

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Though police officials have claimed Arbaz’s injuries are manageable, his reality tells a different story. Employed at a private firm, his life has now taken a drastic turn, threatening both his health and future career prospects. His mother, who traveled from Ranebennur to be by his side, remains deeply distressed, claiming the police have not checked on him since initially escorting him to the hospital.

Arbaz faces steep medical bills, estimated at ₹10-15 lakh, but has received no financial assistance from the driver’s family. With his wedding planned for next month, Arbaz’s future now seems uncertain as his family struggles to cover his treatment costs.