Driver nabbed after SUV rams van in southwest Delhi; two women in ICU
New Delhi (PTI): A 30-year-old man, who allegedly rammed his SUV into another vehicle, leaving five women passengers injured in southwest Delhi, has been arrested, police said on Tuesday.
Two of the injured women are still in the ICU, they added.
"The accident took place around 4.52 am on November 23 near Bhikaji Cama Place. Police reached the spot and found the van in damaged condition, while the occupants -- aged between 35 and 63 -- were rushed to Safdarjung Hospital by a PCR unit," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said, adding that a case under relevant provisions was registered in this connection.
Police said the offending vehicle could not be identified initially due to poor lighting, multiple escape routes and unreadable number plates, with investigators examining footage from over 600 CCTV cameras across AIIMS, Hauz Khas, Africa Avenue Road, IIT Flyover, Lado Sarai and Saket to trace the accused.
"Eventually, the team identified an SUV with a damaged right headlight and extensive impact marks. CCTV footage showed the vehicle being driven on the rim of its right front wheel for more than 10 km after the tyre had burst in the collision," the DCP said.
A breakthrough came when residents in Saket area informed police that a damaged SUV had entered a local lane early that morning.
Further inquiry led police to Dinesh Kumar Sankla, whose son Chanakya Sankla had been using the vehicle.
"Chanakya, who works in garments marketing and has no previous criminal involvement, was apprehended and he confessed to hitting the van while driving home from a dinner in Netaji Nagar. He later sent the damaged SUV to a service centre in Okhla, from where it was seized," the DCP added.
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BJP MLA caught by Lokayukta while accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe
Gadag (Karnataka) (PTI): Lokayukta police on Saturday said they caught BJP MLA Chandru Lamani allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe.
The trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police based on a complaint filed by a contractor.
“Today, a successful trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police station. The accused public servant was caught while accepting Rs 5 lakh,” officials said, adding case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The complainant, Vijay Pujar, is a Class-I contractor from Chinchali in this district.
Lokayukta officials said the alleged bribe demand was linked to works under the Minor Irrigation Department, including the construction of retaining walls along a road.
“The accused had demanded Rs 11 lakh from the complainant to execute the work. During the trap, Rs 5 lakh was accepted,” officials said.
Along with the MLA, who represents the Shirahatti Assembly constituency, his personal assistants — Manjunath Valmiki and Guru Naik — have also been secured in connection with the case.
“Accused 1, 2 and 3 have been secured, and the investigation is in progress,” the Lokayukta said in a statement.
Reacting to the incident, in a sarcastic remark, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, “BJP leaders are very honest. They are corruption-free in this country. The Lokayukta might have received some wrong information.”
He added, “Let us see what the Lokayukta says. I will react after that.”
Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, said he was not aware of the details and that his party does not tolerate bribery, adding that he would comment after gathering full information, while state BJP president B Y Vijayendra said he “would respond after ascertaining the facts.”
Meanwhile, supporters of Lamani condemned the Lokayukta action, alleging that the Congress government was behind the “conspiracy”.
They also raised slogans against the Congress government.
