A heart-wrenching hit-and-run in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district has left a community in mourning, with one man dead and three battling injuries after a reckless car rampage. The early morning horror struck in Dharagaon, Maheshwar tehsil, highlighting perilous driving habits.
Around 9 AM, the out-of-control sedan targeted unsuspecting road users near Yashraj Colony: four on foot and one on a bike. Munna Karma (55), spice shopper from the area, perished despite medical efforts. Injured were Kailash (52), and Shubham plus his toddler daughter.
Drama ensued as the vehicle smashed into a tree post-strike, allowing the perpetrator to bolt. A widely shared video documents the devastation, bolstering police efforts. Victims received urgent care at Maheshwar health center; Munna couldn’t be saved, others fared better with transfers as needed.
Deepak Yadav, probing officer, detailed the pursuit: vehicle forensics, CCTV hunts, and registration traces in motion. Case booked for negligent homicide and rash conduct. Public cooperation sought from eyewitnesses.
Nestled 54 km north of Khargone and 10 km from Maheshwar, this traffic-choked route ties essential towns, fueling demands for barriers, signage, and patrols. Such incidents erode trust in road governance, pressing for systemic reforms to avert repeats.