Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Aston Martin Crash Tests Negative; MP Defends Son
Bharathi Mukhi, a 26-year-old worker, died after an Aston Martin hit her in Hyderabad.
Police identified 21-year-old Lingamaneni Sanjush as the driver.
The crash happened on August 16 near the Inorbit Mall, where Bharathi worked.
She had been returning from lunch with her colleague, Pooja Ashok Alone.
The FIR says the car was traveling at high speed and was driven rashly and negligently.
Police said Bharathi was taken to a hospital but was declared dead there.
Tests of Sanjush’s blood and urine found no drugs or alcohol.
His father said Sanjush helped take Bharathi to the hospital and reported the crash.
The investigation is continuing, and Sanjush has not been arrested.
Blood and urine tests of accused Lingamaneni Sanjush were negative for drugs and alcohol, Telangana Police said.
Sanjush, 21, is accused of driving the Aston Martin that fatally struck 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi on August 16.
The case was registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries a maximum five-year punishment.
Sanjush has not been arrested; police said the offense is bailable and carries a punishment of less than seven years.
The vehicle was seized, its Motor Vehicle Inspector inspection was completed, and the report is expected within three to four days.
- Who
- Lingamaneni Sanjush, 21, is accused of driving the car; Bharathi Mukhi, 26, died after being struck.
- What
- An Aston Martin allegedly driven by Sanjush hit Bharathi, resulting in her death; preliminary drug and alcohol tests of Sanjush were negative.
- When
- The crash occurred on August 16; the police update and vehicle inspection occurred on Friday.
- Where
- The collision occurred while Bharathi was crossing the road near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur, Hyderabad.
- Why
- According to the FIR, the car was driven at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner; the investigation is ongoing.
Police and FIR Account
Family’s Account
How the crash occurred
Police and FIR Account
The FIR says the Aston Martin was being driven at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner when it struck Bharathi as she crossed the road.
Family’s Account
Lingamaneni Ramesh asked that the circumstances not be prejudged before the investigation concludes.
What happened afterward
Police and FIR Account
Police said Bharathi was taken to Apollo Hospital in the same car and was declared dead there; the FIR says her colleague later informed the store manager, who called police.
Family’s Account
Ramesh said his son took Bharathi to the hospital without delay, then reported the accident to police and provided the necessary details.
Family influence and legal process
Police and FIR Account
Police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and served Sanjush a notice; no arrest had been made because police said the offense is bailable.
Family’s Account
Ramesh denied that the family was using its position to shield Sanjush, saying nothing was concealed and that his son was cooperating fully.
- Accused
- Lingamaneni Sanjush, 21
- Victim
- Bharathi Mukhi, 26, a Lifestyle clothing store employee
- Vehicle
- Aston Martin, registration TG-09-G-0666
- Test results
- Blood and urine samples tested negative for drugs and alcohol
- Case provision
- Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Maximum punishment cited
- Five years under the provision cited by police
- Arrest status
- No arrest had been made; police said the offense is bailable and carries a punishment of less than seven years
- Investigation status
- The vehicle was seized and inspected; the Motor Vehicle Inspector’s report was expected within three to four days
