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Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving a Mahindra Thar in Jaipur’s Sanganer Area
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Incident Overview
On a Saturday morning, 57-year-old Naval Sharma, a dairy operator from Buddhsinghpura in Jaipur’s Sanganer district, was riding his scooter to work when a black Mahindra Thar SUV struck his vehicle from behind. The collision caused fatal injuries; Sharma was taken to a hospital but died during treatment. The driver of the Thar fled the scene without stopping. Police recovered the victim’s body after a post-mortem examination at SMS Hospital and handed it to his family the following day.
Timeline
- Saturday, early morning (? 6 a.m.) – Sharma departs for his dairy on a scooter.
- Shortly thereafter – A speeding black Mahindra Thar collides with the scooter near the Hanuman Temple, close to the Choolgiri Restaurant area.
- Immediately after the crash – Passersby alert police; Sharma is transported to a hospital where he later succumbs to his injuries.
- Monday – Police register a case, release CCTV footage of the incident, and announce the formation of two investigative teams to trace the vehicle and locate its driver.
- Sunday – Post-mortem completed; Sharma’s body is released to his family.
Data & Statistics
- Victim: Naval Sharma, 57 years old, dairy operator.
- Vehicle involved: Black Mahindra Thar SUV (identified as a “speeding” vehicle by police).
- Location: Sanganer police-station area, near the Hanuman Temple and Choolgiri Restaurant, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Time of departure: Approximately 6 a.m. on the day of the incident.
Official Statements & Responses
Police officials stated that the incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run. An officer from Sanganer police station said investigators are reviewing CCTV recordings from the site and surrounding areas to determine the Thar’s route after the collision and to identify the occupants. Two dedicated teams have been created to locate the vehicle and apprehend the driver. The police also confirmed that a formal case has been registered and that further legal action will follow once the driver is identified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “While he was riding near the Hanuman Temple, a speeding black car allegedly hit his scooter. He sustained fatal injuries in the collision,” — an office
What’s Next
Police have indicated that they will continue to collect additional CCTV footage from nearby cameras and pursue leads to identify the driver of the Mahindra Thar. The investigation remains open, and authorities have pledged to arrest the individual responsible for the fatal hit-and-run.