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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'SUV owners think they own the roads': Mahindra Scorpio faces backlash after water splash stunt on cyclist
After the Mahindra Thar incident in Jammu city, in yet another example of reckless driving, a video has surfaced showing a Mahindra Scorpio overturning and crashing into a ditch, ironically, while the driver was attempting to splash water on a child riding a bicycle. The video has now gone viral, as it features a known reel creator behind the wheel, who seemed more interested in filming content than road safety. Moreover, this incident has reignited criticism of the growing trend among SUV owners, especially those with Mahindra Thars and Scorpios. As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral, with many commenting that people who own these SUVs flaunt their vehicles with arrogance, often at the expense of public decency. While many were quick to point out that some of these vehicles are purchased by selling ancestral lands, only for the owners to act as if they own the roads. On Tuesday, a LinkedIn user shared the video, saying, "Thar and Scorpio owners have crossed all the lines, especially in Delhi NCR. Most have bought it by selling their lands and now think they have become the owners of the road. This driver met the perfect climax, though." Mahindra Scorpio's reel goes wrong The video showing the Mahindra Scorpio tumbling into a ditch was posted on Instagram by a page called @Naveenzone94. The viral clip begins with the SUV speeding through a waterlogged road, clearly aiming to film the dramatic splash targeting a nearby cyclist. However, the stunt takes an unforeseen turn, leading to an unexpected outcome. Later in the video, once the water splashes onto the child on the bicycle, the Mahindra Scorpio begins to skid slightly. With the road heavily waterlogged, the vehicle quickly loses control, while a biker can be seen standing on the left side, and in an attempt to avoid hitting them, the driver swerves right. However, fortunately, the driver is safe and was not hurt, as per CarTaq. Netizens slam Thar and Scorpio owners for reckless driving As the video went viral, netizens shared their reactions. One LinkedIn user wrote, "Thar , scorpio owner = high % mental illness ( very low self esteem , anti social personality). The bigger someone's car is the more self esteem issues they have." "Instant karma received," another added. One even tagged Mahindra Group and wrote, "Mahindra Group as a brand is responsible for enabling many such uncivilised folks to disturb the common man. Everyday there is one video or other of a Thar / Scorpio owner indulging in outright hooliganism or law breaking. Either the insurance premiums should increase or these cars should be banned or restricted, subject to extremely strict checks and massive fines." FAQs Q. What are the key specifications of the Mahindra Scorpio? The Mahindra Scorpio is a mid-size SUV that offers a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, delivering 119 bhp and 280 Nm of torque. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive configuration. It has a seating capacity of 7 passengers and has a fuel tank capacity of 60 litres. Q. What are the safety features available in the Mahindra Scorpio? The Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with essential safety features such as dual airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a seat belt warning, and a central locking system.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu road rage accused still on the run
Two days on, the 'influential' accused in Jammu road rage case that left a senior citizen critically injured, is still absconding with police conducting raids to nab him. In the footage, it is seen that speeding Thar first collided with the scooty from the opposite direction resulting which the victim fell, the car driver is then seen deliberately driving in reverse hitting the old man for the second time resulting in serious injuries. (File) The accused, identified as Manan Anand, 21, son of an 'influential' contractor Rajinder Anand, of Nanak Nagar, hit the old man identified as Kamalkant Dutta, 68, of Gandhi Nagar twice on Sunday afternoon around 1.30 pm. The victim battles is in a critical condition at the ICU of government medical college here. Gandhi Nagar police station house officer, inspector Arun Prakash said, 'The accused has not been arrested yet but we are conducting raids. We hope to arrest him this evening.' The CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media. In the footage, it is seen that speeding Thar first collided with the scooty from the opposite direction resulting which the victim fell, the car driver is then seen deliberately driving in reverse hitting the old man for the second time resulting in serious injuries. Jammu Police, late Tuesday, issued a statement mentioning that section 109 of BNSS has been invoked against the accused. 'As per initial information received from a reliable source, a Mahindra Thar bearing Jammu registration number being driven in a rash and negligent manner from Gandhi Nagar towards Green Belt Park, collided with a scooty near Allora Textiles, Green Belt Park, at approximately 1.30pm. The scooty, which was coming from the opposite direction, was struck by the Thar, resulting in injuries to the rider. The injured individual was shifted to GMC Jammu by passers-by, while the Thar driver fled from the spot,' it stated. On this basis, FIR was registered under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) at Gandhi Nagar police station. Subsequently, SHO PS Gandhi Nagar and his team acted swiftly upon receiving the information and have ensured that all critical evidence are being seized and scrutinised to corroborate facts and as material evidence in the case. CCTV footage of the incident was obtained and the statement of an eyewitness was recorded, which revealed a more serious aspect of the case. 'It came to light that after the initial collision, the driver of the Thar reversed the vehicle and deliberately hit the victim again, resulting in grievous injuries. In light of the statement recorded and other material evidences collected, Section 109 of BNS is being invoked,' it added. The vehicle has been seized. The owner of the vehicle, the accused's father, has been detained for questioning, and a manhunt is underway to trace and arrest the driver, who is presently absconding, it stated. Meanwhile, regional transport officer Jasbir Singh in Jammu informed that the vehicle has been blacklisted. 'We checked our records and found that driving license has not been issued against the vehicle and we have decided that it will not be issued for this vehicle, even if the owner applied,' he said.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
'Thar is a menace': Outrage over Jammu hit-and-run sparks calls for ban, owner character certificates; netizens tag Anand Mahindra
A chilling hit-and-run incident in Jammu city involving a Mahindra Thar on Sunday has triggered nationwide outrage, with netizens demanding stricter measures, including mandating character certificates for prospective Thar owners in India. In the July 27 incident, a 20-year-old engineering student allegedly reversed his Thar twice to deliberately crush an elderly scooter rider after a minor collision, leaving the victim critically injured. The viral CCTV footage has reignited an online debate over road rage and reckless driving linked with Thar SUVs. After the incident surfaced on social media, it immediately caught the attention of netizens, who are now urging a ban on Mahindra Thar cars in the country. Many are even demanding to make it be made a mandate for owners to submit their character certificates before purchasing a Thar, citing a disturbing pattern of reckless driving, arrogance, and misuse of power associated with some owners. According to ToI, the victim is critically injured and is currently in the ICU. Meanwhile, the accused, who is identified as Manan Anand, a 20-year-old engineering student, fled from the scene after the incident, facing attempted murder charges. 20-year-old reverses his Thar to deliberately hit the elderly twice following a minor collision The shocking incident took place on Sunday, July 27, around 1:30 pm near the Green Belt Park in Gandhinagar in Jammu city. In the chilling case, a Mahindra Thar allegedly tried to hit a 75-year-old by reversing his car not only once but twice. As per reports, the old man has suffered a brain haemorrhage and is currently admitted to the ICU. The whole action was captured on the CCTV camera, the footage of which is now widely circulating on social media, triggering a massive uproar among netizens demanding justice and strict action against the accused. I think there's enough evidence now to say that the preferred vehicle for most psychos who are low on budget is this Thar driver: driving on the wrong side, knocks down an elderly man on a scooty, then instead of feeling guilty, comes back and hits him again. Still… Netizens demand a ban on Thar cars and a mandate for a character certificate of the owners Since the video of the incident has surfaced on the internet, netizens are demanding a nationwide ban on Mahindra Thar vehicles in the country, urging authorities to mandate character certificates for buyers, citing rising cases of reckless driving and misuse linked to the SUV's aggressive image. While some even shared a list of similar incidents that happened in the past with the Mahindra Thar. One said, "If your kid is asking you to buy him a Thar or if he buys a Thar with his money. Try to understand or ask him why he decided to buy Thar. Being a parent, please be extra careful. So far, the track records of 90% of Thar owners are not less than criminal." If your kid is asking you to buy him a Thar or if he buy a Thar from his money. Try to understand or ask him why he decided to buy a parent please be extra careful. So far track records of 90% of Thar owner is not less than a criminal. One shared video of a similar incident from the past and said, "Sometimes I think that Thar owners should be mandated to submit character certificates while purchasing." Sometimes I think that Thar owners should be mandated to submit character certificates while purchasing. "There's no smoke without fire. Thar ownership is a convenient proxy for entitled, arrogant,antisocial behavior. A stereotype do have to be 100 % accurate - it just have to be useful enough to quickly apply in information scarce environments, such as a road. If I see a Thar I would stay away - especially if I drive in a North Indian road. There's no point in taking risk. To differentiate decent owners from the psychos, may be Mahindra can give Thar owners some Good Conduct certificate after every year of event-free driving 😀," one wrote. @anandmahindra should collect character certificates and do police verification of potential Thar owners. One tagged Mahindra and wrote, "@anandmahindra should collect character certificates and do police verification of potential Thar owners." @anandmahindra should collect character certificates and do police verification of potential Thar owners. "THAR isn't a car anymore, it's a menace. Ban it already. A man in Jammu was hit twice by a Thar, and the driver didn't even blink. This isn't just a road rage issue, this is what a decade of glorifying hate, lawlessness, and thuggery looks like," one demanded for a ban on the car. THAR isn't a car anymore, it's a menace. Ban it already.A man in Jammu was hit twice by a Thar, and the driver didn't even blink. This isn't just a road rage issue, this is what a decade of glorifying hate, lawlessness, and thuggery looks like. Details about the Jammu Mahindra Thar case The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, when the accused Manan's Thar (JK02DP-9594) first collided with a scooter (JK02BS-6435) near Allora Textiles, knocking an elderly scooter rider to the ground, as per the Free Press Journal. Following this, despite helping the old man, the accused deliberately reversed his SUV at a speed and crushed him again. Meanwhile, Jammu police have registered an FIR No. 163/2025 under sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Along with this, Section 109 (attempt to murder) has also been charged against the accused. FAQs Q. Who is Manan Anand, and what do we know about his background? According to ToI, Manan Anand is reportedly a 20-year-old engineering student from Jammu's Nanak Nagar locality and the son of Rajinder Anand. Q. What charges has Manan Anand been booked under by the Jammu Police? Jammu Police have registered FIR No. 163/2025 in the Gandhi Nagar Police Station under Sections 281 (negligent/rash driving), 125(a) (endangering human life), and 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. For the latest and more interesting auto news, keep reading Indiatimes Auto.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Indian Express
Engineering student who ‘intentionally reversed Thar into elderly man' in Jammu absconding, police say
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed multiple teams to find a 20-year-old engineering student who is absconding after allegedly trying to run over an elderly businessman, who was knocked down from his scooter, with his Thar SUV in the upmarket Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu on Sunday afternoon. The incident, in which 68-year-old Kamal Dutt was seriously injured, was captured on CCTV and the clip has gone viral on social media. Footage from the CCTV camera installed in the Green Belt Park area allegedly showed the accused, identified as Manan Anand, hitting Dutt's scooter while overtaking another vehicle, causing Dutt to fall on the road. The accused then drives forward, and when Dutt stands up, he reverses the SUV onto Dutt, causing serious injury. Subsequently, the accused is seen coming out of the SUV and standing over Dutt, who was lying unconscious on the road at this time, before getting back in the vehicle and driving away. While the footage showed passersby watching the incident, none of them came to Dutt's aid, and he was eventually taken to hospital by his family members who rushed to the spot after coming to know about the incident. Dutt, who runs a vehicle spare parts shop, has been admitted to the ICU of the Government Medical College Hospital in serious condition. Police said Manan Anand's father, Rajinder Anand, has been detained as the vehicle was registered in his name. The vehicle has also been seized. Rajinder Anand, a resident of Nanak Nagar, works as a contractor with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, officials said. According to police, the accused, who studies engineering from outside J&K, was initially booked under BNS sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125(a) (endangering life or personal safety of others). However, after going through the CCTV footage of the incident, police also booked him for attempt to murder under section 109.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Who is Manan Anand, 20-year-old accused of deliberately hitting elderly man twice with his Mahindra Thar in Jammu?
In a disturbing hit-and-run incident, a 20-year-old, identified as Manan Anand, allegedly ran over an elderly scooter rider twice with his Mahindra Thar in Jammu city after a minor collision on Sunday, July 27. According to ToI, the victim is critically injured, while Manan remains absconding, facing attempted murder charges. The shocking CCTV footage has now gone viral on social media, and the incident has sparked online outrage over rising road rage cases. Know who Manan Anand is. 20-year-old reverses his Thar to hit the elderly twice after a minor collision On Sunday, July 27, around 1:30 pm, a Mahindra Thar allegedly tried to hit an elderly man twice by reversing the car in a hit-and-run incident near the Green Belt Park in Gandhinagar, Jammu city. The horrific incident has been captured on the CCTV camera, which is now being circulated widely across social media, triggering a massive uproar among netizens demanding justice and strict action against the accused. One user on X (formerly called Twitter) wrote, "I think there's enough evidence now to say that the preferred vehicle for most psychos who are low on budget is Thar. Take this Thar driver: driving on the wrong side, he knocks down an elderly man on a scooter, and then, instead of feeling guilty, he comes back and hits him again. Still not satisfied, he gets out, hurls abuses, and drives off like nothing happened. Wish we had a policy to confiscate and scrap the rowdy vehicle and give the scrap money as compensation to the victim. This was a perfect case." I think there's enough evidence now to say that the preferred vehicle for most psychos who are low on budget is this Thar driver: driving on the wrong side, knocks down an elderly man on a scooty, then instead of feeling guilty, comes back and hits him again. Still… "If the road rage & increasing criminal mindset by the Drivers of Mahindra Thar continue, then very soon it will get the bad name #CriminalsSUV like the Maruti Omni, the #KidnappingVan!!,' while another compared it to a Maruti Omni, famous for being the Kidnapping Van. If the road rage & increasing Criminal mindset by the Drivers of Mahindra Thar continue then very soon it will get the bad name #CriminalsSUV like the Maruti Omni, the #KidnappingVan!! Details about the Jammu Mahindra Thar case The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, when Manan's Thar (JK02DP-9594) first collided with a scooter (JK02BS-6435) near Allora Textiles, knocking the elderly rider to the ground, reports the Free Press Journal. Following this, instead of helping the injured man, Manan allegedly reversed his SUV at speed and crushed him again. As per the report, the victim is currently in the ICU, reportedly with a brain haemorrhage. However, the accused fled from the scene. Meanwhile, Jammu police have registered FIR No. 163/2025 under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Additionally, Section 109 (attempt to murder) has also been charged against him. Jammu Police also issued a statement that reads, 'Following the Thar-scooty collision near Green Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar on 27.07.2025… the Thar was seized, its owner detained, & hunt is on to nab the absconding driver.' Who is Manan Anand? According to FPJ, Manan Anand is a 20-year-old engineering student. Manan is the son of Rajinder Anand, who hails from the Nanak Nagar area of Jammu. Although the persona and professional details of Anand remain scarce, his alleged actions reflect a troubling display of unchecked aggression and entitlement. FAQs Q. Who is Manan Anand, and what do we know about his background? According to ToI, Manan Anand is reportedly a 20-year-old engineering student from Jammu's Nanak Nagar locality and the son of Rajinder Anand. Q. What charges has Manan Anand been booked under by the Jammu Police? Jammu Police have registered FIR No. 163/2025 in the Gandhi Nagar Police Station under Sections 281 (negligent/rash driving), 125(a) (endangering human life), and 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. For the latest and more interesting auto news, keep reading Indiatimes Auto.
