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Indian Express
7 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
13 hours 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.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
After 'kidnapping car' Maruti Van, Mahindra Thar dubbed new 'criminal weapon' after viral Jammu road rage video
After a chilling video from Jammu City went viral, showing a Mahindra Thar driver deliberately reversing his SUV to crush an elderly man following a minor collision on Sunday, July 27, social media has erupted in outrage. The incident is widely condemned as a brutal act of road rage and has ignited a debate around the aggressive images associated with certain vehicles. On the other hand, with the Maruti van once infamously dubbed the "kidnapping car," many on X (formerly called Twitter) are now asking if the Mahindra Thar is becoming the new symbol of gangster bravado on Indian roads. Mahindra Thar reverses to target the elderly after a minor collison On Sunday, July 27, at about 1:30 pm, in a shocking incident, a youth driving his Mahindra Thar car in Jammu city was booked for hitting an elderly man after a collision between the victim's scooter. According to ToI, the accused deliberately reversed his vehicle to hit the victim again near Allora Textiles, leaving him with serious injuries. Amid this, the CCTV footage shows that the accused was driving recklessly from Gandhi Nagar toward Greenbelt Park when his Thar collided with the elderly man's scooter. Following the initial impact, the driver deliberately reversed the vehicle and ran over the victim a second time. 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… During the incident, the bystanders rushed to help the elderly man to GMC Hospital Jammu while the Thar driver fled the scene. Viral video sparks major backlash; netizens share similar incidents from past As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly caught the attention of netizens, who slammed the Thar driver and shared similar incidents of Mahindra Thars from the past. One X user said, "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." Sharing another incident of a Thar, where the driver is seen breaking the traffic rules and recklessly driving, the X user said, "License of any Thar or Scorpio owner should be confiscated for a lifetime if he or anyone driving his vehicle is involved in any breaking of traffic rules, unsocial or criminal activities. They deserve separate punishment and laws." License of any Thar or Scorpio owner should be confiscated for a lifetime if he or anyone driving his vehicle is involved in any breaking of traffic rules, unsocial or criminal deserve separate punishment and laws. '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!!,' one compared it to a Maruti Omni, famouslely known as 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!! While one condemned the act and urged to boycott of Thar, the user also tagged Mahindra Thar in the post, "@anandmahindra have to stop Thar production bcz this is not a car, it's a criminal weapon driven by evils to kill civilians. Sophisticated people have to avoid to choose Mahindra vehicles as it's bearing criminal image." @anandmahindra have to stop Thar production bcz this is not a car, it's a criminal weapon driven by evils to kill civilians. Sophisticated people have to avoid to choose Mahindra vehicles as it's bearing criminal image. #boycottthar #boycottmahindra "There is a new crime category which needs to be introduced in Indian criminal system called 'THAR CRIME' for which few additional years must be added to the criminal along with permanent suspension of licence," while one called it a 'Thar Crime'. There is a new crime category which needs to be introduced in Indian criminal system called 'THAR CRIME' for which few additional years must be added to the criminal along with permanent suspension of licence. @volklub 'What's happening. Seems this Mahindra Thar is being used as a Murder Weapon. Video from Jammu..." Who Is Manan Anand? The driver in the viral Mahindra Thar, who has been accused of a hit-and-run incident in Jammu, has been identified as Manan Anand. Anand is a 20-year-old engineering student and son of Rajinder Anand, and resides in Jammu's Nanak Nagar locality, as per the Free Press Journal. However, very little information about the accused's personal and professional background is available till now; his actions have painted a grim picture of privilege and unchecked aggression. FAQs Q. What charges have been filed against the Thar driver involved in Jammu's hit-and-run case? According to the Print, the Jammu police have registered an FIR under sections 281 (rash driving), 109 (attempt to murder), and 125(a) (endangering human life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Q. Who is the driver in the viral Thar road rage video? The driver behind this shocking Jammu hit‑and‑run has been identified as Manan Anand, son of Rajinder Anand from Nanak Nagar, as per Bhaskar English. For the latest and more interesting auto news, keep reading Indiatimes Auto.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu: Speeding Thar hits 65-yr-old man twice, one booked
A CCTV footage of a speeding Thar hitting a scooty-borne 65-year-old man and then going full throttle in reverse hitting him for the second time, has gone viral on social media sites here. A speeding Thar hit 65-year-old Kamalkant Dutta, a resident of Gandhi Nagar, in the same locality.(X) The 65-year-old man was hit by the speeding Thar in Gandhi Nagar locality. The victim had been identified as Kamalkant Dutta, 65, resident of Gandhi Nagar. Also Read | BMW hit-and-run: After 5-yr-old child, her uncle, 18, dies of injuries in Noida The victim's son claimed that his father has suffered a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage and is undergoing treatment at the ICU of Government Medical College Jammu. 'In the CCTV footage, it was clearly seen that the driver identified as Manan Anand, son of Rajinder Anand of Nanak Nagar drove his vehicle rashly,' said SP South Ajay Sharma. Disclaimer: Disturbing visuals ahead 'He first hit the victim, who fell down from his scooty and then reversed his vehicle and hit the victim again. The driver then got down from his vehicle and was seen gesticulating wildly at the victim,' he added. Also Read | 25-year-old man mowed down by speeding DTC in east Delhi 'We have registered an FIR under section 109 of the BNSS (attempt to murder),' he said. The officer informed that the accused had left Jammu and was yet to be arrested. 'However, we have detained the owner of the vehicle for questioning and have also seized the vehicle,' said the officer.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
Jammu hit-and-run: Youth reverses Thar to hit elderly man after scooty collision; FIR filed
NEW DELHI: A youth in Jammu city has been booked by police for hitting an elderly man after a collision between the victim's scooty and the accused's Mahindra Thar on Sunday at 1.30 pm. The accused deliberately reversed his vehicle to hit the victim again near Allora Textiles, causing serious injuries. CCTV footage revealed the accused was driving recklessly from Gandhi Nagar towards Greenbelt Park when the elderly man's scooty collided with the Thar. After the initial collision, the driver intentionally reversed and struck the victim again. Bystanders rushed the injured elderly man to GMC Hospital Jammu while the Thar driver fled the scene. Police have filed an FIR under sections 281, 109, and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Gandhi Nagar police station and seized the vehicle. While the vehicle's owner has been detained, the driver remains at large. "The Thar was being driven by Manan Anand, son of Rajinder Anand of Nanak Nagar," said Superintendent of Police Ajay Sharma. "The injured person was taken to GMC Hospital Jammu by passers-by, while the Thar driver fled the scene," the police spokesperson said. The video of the incident has circulated on social media, with multiple accounts reporting it. Police officials believe the driver may have left Jammu and are actively working to locate him.
