An MLA’s son in Madhya Pradesh has rammed his Mahindra Thar into a two-wheeler and pedestrians, injuring three individuals, and later blamed the victims for not giving way despite his horn and siren. The incident, seen as a brazen display of power and privilege, has sparked outrage among residents.
Rakesh Lodhi, son of BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi, was driving the vehicle when it collided with a bike carrying three people, including a man and a woman, leaving all of them injured in Shivpuri district.
After being taken to the police station, Lodhi displayed a dismissive attitude, blaming those injured. “I honked, why didn’t they hear?” he said, a remark that has sparked sharp criticism.
In a video recorded after the accident, a bystander is heard questioning him, asking whether he could have controlled the vehicle since it had brakes.
Lodhi responded, “The vehicle has brakes and everything, but when I am giving a siren and horn, why can’t they move away? Three people were travelling on one bike and doing this.”
Adding to the controversy, the Thar involved in the accident did not have a number plate and instead bore the words “BJP MLA,” further fuelling outrage over the alleged misuse of political influence.
One of the injured women said, “We were walking to school when the vehicle suddenly hit us from behind.”
Police have registered a case against Lodhi and said further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and are currently undergoing treatment.
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Inputs by Manoj Bhargava in Shiv Puri
Published On:
Apr 17, 2026 07:56 IST
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