Archive · 22 Aug 2026
MP Says Son Cooperated After Fatal Aston Martin Crash
Bharati Mukhi, a 26-year-old woman, died after a luxury car hit her in Hyderabad.
The crash happened on August 16 while she was crossing a road near the mall where she worked.
Police say the car may have been traveling too fast and being driven carelessly.
The driver was Sanjush, the son of MP Lingamaneni Ramesh.
Ramesh said Sanjush took Mukhi to a hospital right away.
He also said Sanjush reported the crash to police and is cooperating.
Police said tests for alcohol and drugs were negative.
The Aston Martin was taken for inspection.
Investigators are waiting for the vehicle inspector’s report before completing the case.
Bharati Mukhi, a 26-year-old sales executive from Odisha, died after being struck while crossing a road in Hyderabad on August 16.
Police allege the Aston Martin driven by Sanjush was traveling at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner.
MP Lingamaneni Ramesh said Sanjush took Mukhi to hospital immediately and later reported the accident to police.
Police said preliminary alcohol and drug tests on Sanjush were negative, while the vehicle was seized and inspected.
The case remains under investigation, with a vehicle inspection report awaited and Sanjush ordered to cooperate under Section 35 of the BNSS.
- Who
- Bharati Mukhi, a 26-year-old sales executive, died after being struck by an Aston Martin driven by Sanjush, the son of Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh.
- What
- A fatal road crash occurred, and police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- When
- The accident occurred on August 16; the vehicle inspection was conducted on Friday, according to the reports.
- Where
- The crash occurred while Mukhi was crossing the road in front of the mall where she worked in Hyderabad; the case was registered at Madhapur Police Station.
- Why
- Police allege the vehicle was traveling at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner; the circumstances remain under investigation.
Family’s Account
Police Investigation
Actions after the crash
Family’s Account
Ramesh said Sanjush took Mukhi to hospital without delay, reported the accident and provided the necessary details to authorities.
Police Investigation
Police registered a case, subjected Sanjush to preliminary testing, seized the vehicle and continued investigating the collision.
Cause and responsibility
Family’s Account
Ramesh urged the public not to speculate or prejudge the circumstances, saying a fair legal process should establish the facts.
Police Investigation
Police allege the Aston Martin was being driven at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner when it struck Mukhi; the allegation remains under investigation.
Legal process
Family’s Account
Ramesh said nothing was being concealed, his family had not avoided the legal process and Sanjush had complied with required procedures.
Police Investigation
Police said no circumstances then warranted arrest, issued Sanjush notice under Section 35 of the BNSS, and required him to appear and cooperate with the investigation.
- Deceased
- Bharati Mukhi, 26, a sales executive from Odisha
- Driver
- Sanjush, 21, son of Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh
- Accident date
- August 16
- Location
- In front of Mukhi’s workplace in Hyderabad
- Medical tests
- Police said preliminary alcohol and drug tests on Sanjush were negative; Ramesh said three medical tests were negative
- Vehicle
- Aston Martin, seized and inspected by a Motor Vehicle Inspector
- Legal status
- A case was registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Sanjush received notice under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Investigation
- The Motor Vehicle Inspector’s report was awaited and would be included in the investigation
