3 weeks ago
Father seeks stricter charges in Rajamahendravaram medical student accident
A medical student named Priyanka was hurt very badly in a car accident.
Some young people are accused of driving into her scooter while they were drunk.
Her father says her scooter was hit three times by their car.
Priyanka is now in a hospital in Secunderabad.
She is on a ventilator, a machine that helps her breathe.
Her father says doctors told him the car went over her head.
He went to the police station to ask for stronger punishment for the accused.
Police officers are now talking with him about the case.
Her father said he trusts the police and believes they will find justice for his daughter.
Medical student Priyanka remains in critical condition on a ventilator at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad after the accident.
Her father, Venkatesh, lodged a complaint at Prakashnagar Police Station in Rajamahendravaram demanding stricter charges against the accused.
Venkatesh alleged the accused, driving rashly while intoxicated, rammed their car into Priyanka's scooter three times on the night of the 3rd.
He said doctors informed the family that the car ran over Priyanka's head and that her organs are gradually failing.
District Additional SP Patil and DSP Subhash are discussing the matter with the complainant, who expressed faith in the investigation.
- Who
- Priyanka, a medical student, her father Venkatesh, the accused youths, and police officers District Additional SP Patil and DSP Subhash.
- What
- The victim's father lodged a police complaint seeking stricter charges after Priyanka was allegedly rammed by intoxicated youths on her scooter.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, with Priyanka undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad.
- When
- Following the incident that occurred on the night of the 3rd; the complaint came as Priyanka remained hospitalized.
- Why
- Venkatesh alleged the accused deliberately rammed their car into the scooter three times while drunk, causing critical head injuries.
Key facts
- Victim
- Priyanka, a medical student
- Incident Date
- Night of the 3rd
- Location
- Rajamahendravaram
- Allegation
- Accused, driving while intoxicated, rammed car into scooter three times
- Victim's Condition
- Critical, on ventilator, organs gradually failing
- Hospital
- KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad
- Complaint Filed At
- Prakashnagar Police Station, Rajamahendravaram
- Officials Involved
- District Additional SP Patil and DSP Subhash
Quotes
Venkatesh
Father of the victim, Priyanka
“Doctors informed us that the car ran over Priyanka's head. Her condition is currently extremely critical, and her organs are gradually failing. The accused were driving recklessly under the influence of alcohol. Even though they knew that running someone over with a car could be fatal, they drove at high speed.”
thehansindia.com
“On the night of the 3rd, the accused, driving rashly while intoxicated, rammed their car into Priyanka's scooter three times. The charges currently filed by the police are not severe enough; the sections should be altered to ensure the accused receive harsh punishment.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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