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Lingamaneni denies fleeing after fatal crash, says he helped victim
Lingamaneni Sanjush has broken his silence on the August 16 road accident that killed Bharathi Mukhi, saying he did not flee the spot. In a statement, Sanjush claimed he personally shifted the…
Lingamaneni Sanjush has broken his silence on the August 16 road accident that killed Bharathi Mukhi, saying he did not flee the spot. In a statement, Sanjush claimed he personally shifted the injured woman to hospital in his own vehicle and made every effort to get her treated. He said his actions after the accident should be taken into account while examining the case.
Sanjush said he voluntarily went to the police station and cooperated fully with the investigation. He added that police conducted a breath analyser test, urine test and blood test, and all three reportedly returned negative results. Sanjush said he has complete faith in the legal system and will continue to cooperate with authorities as the investigation continues.
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Sanjush's statement is a standard damage-control move in high-profile accident cases where the accused faces public backlash for alleged hit-and-run. The key legal issue here is whether the prosecution can prove 'rash and negligent driving' under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries a maximum of two years' imprisonment, or the more serious 'causing death by negligence' with up to five years. The negative medical tests help his case, but they do not automatically negate charges of reckless driving. Watch for the police chargesheet: if the investigation finds evidence of speeding or traffic violations, the case will be stronger. The next step is likely a court hearing for bail or framing of charges within a few weeks.
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Source: greatandhra.com
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