What started as a minor accident in Ranchi spiraled into a horrifying ordeal when High Court lawyer Manoj Tandon’s Mercedes dragged an intervening youth several kilometers in a fit of rage. Police have since detained the advocate, unraveling a tale of recklessness and violence.
Tuesday’s chaos ignited at Rajendra Chowk in Dorunda. The car clipped a woman, injuring her. A courageous young man blocked the path, only for Tandon to accelerate violently, ensnaring him on the bonnet amid screams and chaos.
Efforts by roadside Home Guards failed to impede the fleeing vehicle. Tandon reportedly transported the battered victim home for more brutality. Thanks to rapid police response, officers stormed the location, liberating the man and cuffing the perpetrator.
Hordes of furious locals stormed Dorunda police station, voicing demands for exemplary punishment. The uproar prompted the Advocates’ Association to approach Jharkhand High Court for intervention.
In a decisive ruling, Chief Justice M.S. Sonak declared supremacy of law over status, denying urgent bail and tasking the state Advocate General with securing police protection. As forensic teams and interrogators piece together evidence, Ranchi’s incident highlights systemic issues in handling elite offenders, urging reforms for safer streets.