In a video being circulated online, the accused, Madhuri is seen arguing with the passerby when questioned about the accident.
Published Jun 19, 2024 | 11:22 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 19, 2024 | 11:22 AM
Accused Madhuri seen arguing with the passerby. (Screengrab)
A 22-year-old youth sleeping on a pavement in Chennai was run over and killed by a luxury car driven by YSRCP MP Beeda Mastan Rao’s daughter Madhuri, on Monday, 17 June night.
The deceased has been identified as Surya, a painter by profession.
“He was sleeping on a pavement in Besant Nagar on Monday night, and a luxury car with a woman behind the wheel ran over him, killing him,” a senior police official told PTI on Tuesday, 18 June.
A case has been registered at Shastri Nagar Police Station in Besant Nagar, however, the accused Madhuri has been granted station bail.
Meanwhile, police laxity is being questioned in this high-profile case, as the accused was released on bail immediately.
In a video being circulated online, the accused, Madhuri is seen arguing with a passerby when questioned about the accident.
Madhuri can be heard questioning a man, “Who has to ask this question? The police have to ask. Are you the police?”
According to the Chennai police, Madhuri and another lady accompanying her fled from the spot immediately after the incident.
In the same video, it can also be seen that an ambulance has reached the spot.
According to PTI, the Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing police have registered a case under section 304 A of the IPC (causing death by negligence), a bailable offence, and issued summons to the car owner.
(With PTI inputs)
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