The car had been modified in multiple ways that violated provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. These included an altered silencer that caused excessive noise.

As relations between India and Afghanistan continue to be defined economically, it is Pakistan that will be the loser, perhaps an unintended consequence of its own inability to be a good neighbour.

The incident took place at the house of a school teacher, Birendra Kumar Dey, sparking fear and panic among his family and nearby residents.