Overview
- Police say the SUV driven by ASI Manoj Yadav struck multiple motorcycles at Bharbhadia Crossing on the Neemuch–Jawad Road, killing teacher Dashrath and injuring four people, including his wife, two children and another motorist.
- An FIR has been registered, the vehicle has been seized and the officer faces counts including rash driving, causing death by negligence and endangering life.
- Eyewitnesses reported the officer appeared intoxicated, liquor bottles and a glass were found in the car and video purportedly filmed inside the vehicle shows alcohol.
- Villagers blocked the road seeking Rs 1 crore in compensation and a government job for the bereaved family, and officials announced Rs 50,000 in immediate relief with a proposal for Rs 5 lakh from the CM’s Relief Fund under the Sambal Yojana.
- Doctors amputated a leg of one injured child according to several reports, though one outlet reported both legs were removed, and police said the officer’s medical examination report is pending.