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2 MLAs among 6 hurt in Delhi car crash
Two MLAs, Delhi's Anil Jha (Kirari) and Karnataka's Abhay Patil, were among six people injured when a car rammed into their SUV near the PWD office in central Delhi on Sunday night.…
Two MLAs, Delhi's Anil Jha (Kirari) and Karnataka's Abhay Patil, were among six people injured when a car rammed into their SUV near the PWD office in central Delhi on Sunday night. All occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where they are stable.
Police said the accident happened around 9.30 pm when a car driven by Ashutosh Pandey (32), with his wife and two minor children, hit a divider from the Laxmi Nagar side, crossed the railing, and collided with the oncoming Innova carrying the MLAs. A PCR call was received at I P Estate police station, and a team found both vehicles damaged. An initial inquiry suggests the car struck the divider before crossing the railing. Police are investigating the exact cause.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Delhi's Kirari constituency has seen rapid urbanisation, with narrow roads and heavy traffic often leading to accidents. The involvement of two sitting MLAs from different states in a single crash highlights how congested arterial roads near government offices remain hazardous despite repeated safety audits. This is not the first time politicians have been injured in Delhi road mishaps, in 2022, a similar collision injured an AAP councillor near the same area. The key number to watch is the police final report, which will determine if rash driving charges are filed against the car driver, Ashutosh Pandey.
Source: rediff.com
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