The nephew of a BJP MLA in Gujarat has been arrested more than 40 hours after a speeding Range Rover allegedly rammed into a motorcycle in Ahmedabad, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The incident has raised questions over the police investigation and the delay in the accused's arrest.
The accused has been identified as Raghavendra Kushwaha, the nephew of Bapunagar BJP MLA Dineshsinh Kushwaha. He is reportedly involved in the real estate business.
The accident took place around 7 am on Wednesday near Shilaj Circle in Ahmedabad. According to preliminary information, the Range Rover allegedly hit a Rapido motorcycle carrying two people. The impact proved fatal for 35-year-old Harshbhai Purbia, who was travelling as a pillion passenger. The motorcycle rider also sustained serious injuries and was rushed for medical treatment.
Reports suggest that Raghavendra Kushwaha was returning with four friends after partying throughout the night in the Kalol area of Gandhinagar when the accident occurred.
Following the collision, the occupants of the Range Rover allegedly fled the scene without stopping to assist the victims. Police subsequently examined CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding areas to trace the vehicle and identify the person driving it.
Investigators reportedly managed to identify the SUV through its registration number captured during the investigation. This helped police trace the vehicle and identify Raghavendra Kushwaha as the alleged driver at the time of the accident.
He was eventually arrested by Bopal Police more than 40 hours after the incident.
The police have also faced allegations of showing leniency towards the accused. Questions were raised over the failure to conduct an immediate medical examination following the accident and reports that he was initially granted bail at the police station.
After his arrest, Raghavendra Kushwaha reportedly told investigators that he had fled the accident site out of fear. He has also denied being under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred.
The investigation is continuing, with police examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, the alleged escape from the scene and the delay in taking the accused into custody.
The incident has once again brought the issue of speeding, hit-and-run accidents and accountability in road safety cases into focus.
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