Hyderabad crash: Police defend no-arrest call; Rs 6 crore Aston Martin seized
Police seized the Aston Martin involved in a fatal Madhapur road accident for inspection. The accused, son of an MP, tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Authorities defended their decision not to arrest the accused based on legal guidelines. Further action will depend on the evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation. The MVI report and forensic findings are crucial for the next steps.
HYDERABAD: Police investigating a fatal road accident in Madhapur on Aug 16 have seized a luxury Aston Martin car involved in the crash and handed it over for a motor vehicle inspector's assessment. The decision not to arrest the accused, Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of Janasena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, has drawn criticism but police defended their move, stating further action will be contingent on the evidence uncovered during the investigation.
The seized Aston Martin, valued at approximately Rs 6 crore, is registered under the name of Honer Prime Housing LLP. Police have forwarded the car for inspection, with the Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) report expected to play a crucial role in the ongoing probe. The accused was apprehended immediately after the case was registered and tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
His blood samples were subsequently sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for further analysis. Police invoked section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a provision carrying a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, based on the facts and circumstances at the time. The investigation is ongoing, with the police awaiting the motor vehicle inspector's report and additional forensic findings before deciding on any further legal actions, including the possibility of arrest.
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