In a tragic incident on Wednesday, two young men lost their lives and a woman sustained injuries after being struck by an escort vehicle allegedly part of the convoy of BJP candidate Karan Bhushan Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, according to the police.
Who is Karan Singh?
Karan Singh is the son of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the current MP of Kaiserganj and a former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The BJP has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate for the Lok Sabha seat from Kaiserganj.
Last year, Karan's father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, faced serious allegations of sexually harassing multiple female wrestlers during his tenure as WFI chief. These allegations led to criminal charges and his resignation from the post.
A Delhi court has charged Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force with intent to outrage modesty) and 354A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code based on complaints from five individuals. The legal proceedings against him are ongoing.
VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: At least two people were killed when a speeding escort vehicle in the convoy of BJP's #Gonda Lok Sabha seat candidate Karan Bhushan Singh hit them, earlier today.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC) pic.twitter.com/HojywbG4Nz— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 29, 2024
What Happened Today?
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Incident Description: An SUV, identified as a Toyota Fortuner and allegedly part of Karan Bhushan Singh's convoy, collided with a motorcycle near a school on Wednesday.
- Victims: Rehan Khan (17) and Shehzad Khan (20), who were riding the motorcycle, died instantly at the scene.
- Additional Impact: After hitting the motorcycle, the SUV lost control and struck Sita Devi (60), a pedestrian walking by the roadside. She was subsequently hospitalized.
- Police Statements:
- Kernalganj SHO Nirbhay Narayan Singh confirmed the fatalities and the injury to Sita Devi.
- Additional Superintendent of Police Radhe Shyam Rai provided details about the accident, confirming the deaths and stating that the bodies were sent for postmortem.
- Legal Actions:
- A case has been registered under the relevant sections.
- The Fortuner has been impounded, and the driver, Lavkush Srivastav (30), has been arrested.
- Police have deployed personnel in the area to maintain peace and order.
- Local Allegations: Locals claim that the SUV was part of Karan Singh's convoy, the BJP candidate from the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat. They also allege that the SUV's occupants fled the scene in another vehicle after abandoning the damaged car.
आज दिनांक 29/05/24 को थानाक्षेत्र कर्नलगंज में फॉर्च्यूनर कार की मोटरसाइकिल से हुई दुर्घटना के संबंध में अपर पुलिस अधीक्षक गोण्डा पश्चिमी की बाइट- pic.twitter.com/7b3TMj8TKW— Gonda Police (@gondapolice) May 29, 2024
Protest Erupts
The tragic event sparked outrage among local residents and the victims' families, who blocked the road in protest. They demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. Senior police officials addressed the protesters, assuring them that swift action would be taken to bring justice.
With inputs from agencies
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