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Police Probe After Mahindra Thar Kills Naval Sharma

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police are investigating the death of 57-year-old Naval Sharma after a Mahindra Thar struck his scooter.
A Mahindra Thar allegedly hit Sharma’s scooter from behind near the Hanuman Temple and fled.
Police registered a case, formed two teams and are reviewing CCTV to locate the vehicle.
Sharma died at SMS Hospital after being taken there, with a post-mortem confirming death on Sunday.

History

Historical Context

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Thar SUV struck Naval Sharma’s scooter near Delhi’s Hanuman Temple, prompting two Delhi Police investigative teams. The incident arrives as governments tighten corporate oversight, a trend reflected when the European Commission opened a 2024 antitrust case against Microsoft, adding to the over €2 billion in EU fines the firm has faced.

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Story summary

Police are investigating the death of 57-year-old Naval Sharma after a Mahindra Thar struck his scooter.
A Mahindra Thar allegedly hit Sharma’s scooter from behind near the Hanuman Temple and fled.
Police registered a case, formed two teams and are reviewing CCTV to locate the vehicle.
Sharma died at SMS Hospital after being taken there, with a post-mortem confirming death on Sunday.

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