Archive · 20 May 2025
Hyderabad: Learner Driver Kills Child, Injures Cousin
A tech worker named Maheshwari, who was learning to drive, accidentally hit two children while driving a car in Hyderabad.
Sadly, a 10-year-old boy named Mani Varma died from his injuries, and his 12-year-old cousin Varsha was hurt.
The accident happened on Sunday.
Maheshwari had a valid learner's permit.
The police are now looking into the accident to figure out what happened and why.
They have charged Maheshwari with dangerous driving and causing death through negligence.
The car involved in the accident has been taken by the police.
They are waiting for the vehicle and autopsy reports and will gather statements to get more information.
A learner driver, Maheshwari, struck two children while driving.
10-year-old Mani Varma died in the accident.
Mani Varma's cousin, 12-year-old Varsha, sustained severe injuries.
Maheshwari had a valid learning license issued in March 2025.
Police have registered a case against Maheshwari for rash driving.
- Who
- Maheshwari, a techie, was the learner driver, and Mani Varma was the child who died. Varsha, the cousin, was injured.
- What
- A learner driver fatally struck a child and injured another while driving.
- When
- The accident occurred on Sunday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India, in the Ameenpur area.
- Why
- Police are investigating the accident and the circumstances that led to the death of a child.
Driver
Victims' Families
Accountability
Driver
Under investigation; statements being recorded.
Victims' Families
Demanding justice and accountability for the death and injuries.
- Driver
- Maheshwari
- Deceased
- 10-year-old Mani Varma
- Injured
- 12-year-old Varsha
- Date of Accident
- Sunday
- Location
- Ameenpur, Hyderabad
- License Validity
- March 2025 to September 2025
- Vehicle Type
- Honda City