Legislator's Car in Buldhana Accident

A 26-year-old was hit by a car associated with MLC Kiran Sarnaik in Buldhana district. The victim was taken to hospital by Sarnaik. Though Sarnaik was not driving, police are investigating.

A serious road accident occurred in Buldhana district, eastern Maharashtra, on Thursday morning involving a vehicle connected to independent Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Kiran Sarnaik. The incident left 26-year-old Krishna Lashkar critically injured.

According to police reports, the accident happened between 8.30 and 9 am at Jafrabad chowk in Chikhli. Lashkar was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by an Innova car trailing a truck he had successfully bypassed.

Sarnaik, an MLC member from Amravati division, promptly arranged for Lashkar's transport to a private hospital, assisted by local residents. Notably, Sarnaik was not behind the wheel, as confirmed by authorities. Police intend to summon the car's driver for questioning following formal complaint registration.