BJP MLA's Son Blames Victims After Ramming 5 With Thar SUV In MP: 'I Was Honking, Why Didn't They Move?'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Five people sustained injuries after a sport utility vehicle, reportedly driven by a BJP legislator's son, struck them in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, authorities said, according to PTI.

Footage capturing the immediate aftermath has since surfaced online. In segments distributed by members of the press, the driver, identified as Dinesh Lodhi, is observed confronting onlookers and asserting that the victims were at fault for obstructing the vehicle's path.

Dinesh Lodhi confronts onlookers

In a video, Lodhi is seen arguing with bystanders, saying,“When I was using the siren and honking, why didn't they move away? Three people were sitting on the bike and were swerving.”

Official charges were filed against Dinesh Lodhi, son of MLA Pritam Lodhi, following the collision that occurred on Thursday evening around 7:30 PM. Karera police station head Vinod Chavai stated that the Mahindra Thar initially collided with the rear of a motorcycle. This first impact injured three companions-Sanjay, Ashish, and Anshul Parihar-who were travelling toward Dhanra village at the time.

The SUV subsequently struck two pedestrians, Sita Verma and Pooja Soni, who were walking along the same shoulder of the road. Sanjay Parihar sustained critical wounds; he, Verma, and Soni were rushed to a nearby medical facility by helpful citizens.

According to testimony provided by those injured, the vehicle displayed an "MLA" designation and was being piloted by Dinesh Lodhi, son of the Pichhore constituency representative.

Police have booked Dinesh Lodhi under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving. This legal provision dictates that endangering human life through reckless driving can lead to six months of jail time, fines, or both.

MLA calls for transparent probe

MLA Pritam Lodhi issued a public statement calling for a transparent investigation.

“For an MLA, the public comes first, not family. The victims must get justice," he said.

Currently, the Karera police are continuing their formal inquiry into the crash.

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