Hyderabad Aston Martin crash kills sales executive

On August 16, 2026, near Inorbit Mall in India — Hyderabad, a 21-year-old Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of India — Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, allegedly driving an Aston Martin at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner struck 26-year-old sales executive Bharati Mukhi, who was crossing the road. She was taken to Apollo Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) for causing death by rash or negligent act, which carries a maximum punishment of five years. Preliminary alcohol and drug tests on Sanjush returned negative, and his blood samples were sent to the India — Directorate of Forensic Science Services for detailed analysis. The vehicle was seized and inspected by a United States — Department of motor vehicles, with the report awaited. Sanjush was not arrested immediately; he was issued a notice under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to cooperate with the investigation. The Deputy Commissioner of Police denied allegations of preferential treatment due to political connections, stating the decision was in line with legal provisions and Supreme Court guidelines. Sanjush claimed he did not flee the scene and helped take Bharati to the hospital. The Aston Martin was reportedly not registered in his name. Bharati was reportedly the sole earning member of her family, and her death has prompted calls for financial assistance. Her body was handed over to her brother and taken to India — Odisha after post-mortem.