Jana Sena MP’s son booked after Aston Martin kills woman in Hyderabad

Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP and Jana Sena Party leader Lingamaneni Ramesh, has been booked by Madhapur police after his Aston Martin fatally struck a 26-year-old woman in Hyderabad on August 16. Bharati Mukhi, a sales associate at Lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall, was crossing the road near the mall around 3pm when the speeding car hit her, causing severe head injuries. She was taken to Apollo Hospital in the same car but was declared dead. A case was registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by a rash or negligent act, which carries up to five years in prison.

Police said Sanjush, 21, was not arrested because the offence is bailable. A notice has been served on him. Madhapur ACP Ch Sridhar said there was no lacuna in police reporting. The Times of India and Gulf News reported that Sanjush tested negative for alcohol and drugs, and his blood samples have been sent for forensic analysis. The Hindu reported the car has been seized. The Aston Martin is registered to Honor Prime Housing LLP. Sanjush is listed as a director of two energy sector firms and studied computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas. An email seeking comment from the MP and his son went unanswered. Further investigation is underway.