Archive · 6 Jan 2026
BJP MLA's son booked in hit-and-run
In Raipur, the son of a BJP MLA was involved in a hit-and-run accident.
He was driving a car with friends when it hit a motorcycle driven by a disc jockey named Tribhuvan Singh.
The motorcyclist was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
The accused, Balwant Singh, left the scene in another car.
The police have filed a case against him for endangering personal safety and rash driving.
The victim's condition is serious, and more charges may be added after the medical report.
The MLA, Renuka Singh, is the former Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs.
Balwant Singh, son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh, was booked in a hit-and-run case in Raipur.
The incident occurred at 1 am on January 5 at Salasar Chowk, Telibandha, involving a car and a motorcycle.
The victim, Tribhuvan Singh (34), a disc jockey, was seriously injured and admitted to a government hospital.
Balwant Singh allegedly fled the scene in another car after the accident.
An FIR was registered under Sections 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- Balwant Singh (accused), Tribhuvan Singh (victim)
- What
- Hit-and-run case involving a car and a motorcycle
- When
- 1 am on January 5
- Where
- Salasar Chowk, Telibandha, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Balwant Singh allegedly fled the scene after the accident
- Victim
- Tribhuvan Singh (34), a disc jockey
- Accused
- Balwant Singh alias Lucky (34), son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh
- Incident Location
- Salasar Chowk, Telibandha, Raipur
- Incident Time
- 1 am on January 5
- Charges Filed
- Sections 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Victim's Condition
- Serious, admitted to a government hospital in Raipur
- MLA's Position
- Renuka Singh, MLA from Bharatpur-Sonhat (ST) constituency, former Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs
Sources
BJP MLA’s son booked in hit-and-run case in Raipur; biker critical
Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Renuka Singh’s son booked in hit-and-run, biker critical
BJP MLA's son booked in hit-and-run case in Chhattisgarh; biker critical
