Case Background and Incident Details
A 21-year-old man, identified as Lingamaneni Sanjush, is currently under investigation following a fatal traffic incident in Hyderabad. Sanjush is the son of Lingamaneni Ramesh, a Rajya Sabha member representing the Jana Sena Party. The collision occurred on August 16 in the Madhapur area, specifically outside Inorbit Mall, when an Aston Martin allegedly driven by Sanjush struck 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the victim and her colleague, Pooja Ashok Alone, were returning to their workplace after collecting lunch near the ITC Kohenur area at approximately 3:00 p.m. While attempting to cross the road, Bharathi was hit by the luxury vehicle, which police allege was being operated at high speed in a rash and negligent manner. The victim sustained severe head injuries and was transported to Apollo Hospital in the same vehicle involved in the crash, where she was subsequently pronounced dead.
Legal Status and Police Action
Law enforcement officials have registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to causing death by a rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide. This charge carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a fine.
- Current Status: The accused has been served with legal notices rather than being taken into custody.
- Bailability: Madhapur Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ch Sridhar stated that because the offense is bailable and carries a maximum punishment of less than seven years, an arrest was not required under current procedures.
- Official Statement: Addressing concerns regarding the investigation, ACP Sridhar remarked, “As the road accident negligence case punishment is below seven years, it is bailable. There is no arrest in the case. We have served notices to the accused.” He further added, “There is no lacuna in police reporting in the case.”
Involved Parties and Vehicle Ownership
The investigation is currently examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the speed of the vehicle and the sequence of events leading to the fatality. Official police records indicate that the Aston Martin, bearing registration number TG-09-G-0666, is not registered to Sanjush but is instead owned by Honor Prime Housing LLP. Investigators are working to determine the specific conditions under which the suspect was operating the car.
Profile of the Accused
- Professional Background: Sanjush is listed as a director for two energy and power sector firms: Black Ridge Energy Private Limited and Capital Energy Private Limited.
- Educational Background: Reports indicate he pursued studies in computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas.
- Family Connections: His father, Lingamaneni Ramesh, is a prominent businessman and a Rajya Sabha MP affiliated with the Jana Sena Party, which is led by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
Attempts to reach both Sanjush and his father for comment regarding the incident have not yet yielded a response. The report also notes that but an email seeking comment remained unanswered, the Times of India reported, sanjush and his father were contacted for their response.
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