Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Wrong-Side Driving Incident Leads to Police Case
A car was driven in the wrong direction inside Mumbai's Coastal Road tunnel, raising safety concerns. A video of the incident, reportedly on August 9, 2026, circulated online, showing the vehicle traveling against traffic. Police registered a case on August 20 against Datta Daji Zinjurde for reckless driving without a valid license and fleeing police signals. The car owner was also booked for permitting unlicensed driving. Authorities emphasize the serious risks posed by such violations on this high-speed corridor.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 50/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 20 Aug, 06:58 am. Other outlets followed.