Recent reports alleging that an Indian Army officer, Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare, drove his car into a crowd of civilians in Nagpur while drunk have been firmly refuted by the Indian Army. The incident, which took place on August 3, involved a minor parking dispute that escalated, leading to Waghmare being chased by four locals. In an attempt to evade them, he lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a tree. Contrary to sensational claims that he injured 25-30 people, the Army clarified that no civilians were harmed, and Waghmare was instead attacked by the four individuals who pulled him from his car and damaged it, subsequently throwing it into a drain. Waghmare has since filed an FIR against his assailants, and the local Military Authority is cooperating with the police for a thorough investigation. These events underline the importance of responsible media reporting, as the initial sensationalism surrounding the incident misrepresented the facts, potentially harming the reputation of the armed forces which consistently uphold law and order in society. The Army has emphasized the need for accurate reporting to avoid unnecessary panic and miscommunication.