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Crime
BJP MLA’s Nephew Arrested in Ahmedabad Range Rover Hit‑and‑Run Killing
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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Police in Ahmedabad have detained the nephew of a BJP legislator after a man died when a luxury Range Rover struck him in a hit‑and‑run.
Ahmedabad police on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of the nephew of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator in connection with a fatal hit‑and‑run incident. The suspect was taken into custody after investigators linked him to a luxury Range Rover that was seen fleeing the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was struck by the Range Rover on a busy road in the city and later succumbed to injuries. The vehicle reportedly sped away without stopping to render aid, prompting a swift investigation by traffic and criminal units.
The arrested individual is being held for questioning under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with culpable homicide and reckless driving. Authorities said forensic analysis of the vehicle and CCTV footage are being used to corroborate the case.
No official comment has been received from the legislator’s office, and the police have not disclosed further details pending the continuation of the probe.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was struck by the Range Rover on a busy road in the city and later succumbed to injuries. The vehicle reportedly sped away without stopping to render aid, prompting a swift investigation by traffic and criminal units.
The arrested individual is being held for questioning under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with culpable homicide and reckless driving. Authorities said forensic analysis of the vehicle and CCTV footage are being used to corroborate the case.
No official comment has been received from the legislator’s office, and the police have not disclosed further details pending the continuation of the probe.