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BJP MLA Renuka Singh’s Son Arrested in Raipur Hit-and-Run, Released on Police Bail

Police say bail followed bailable BNS sections, with possible tougher charges pending the victim’s medical report.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 1 a.m. at Salasar Chowk on Raipur’s Ring Road when a car allegedly struck a motorcycle, leaving 34-year-old DJ Tribhuvan in critical condition.
  • Police said the accused, Balwant Singh alias Lucky, allegedly fled in another vehicle after the collision, and the biker was thrown off and dragged for a few metres.
  • Investigators said Balwant confessed to driving at the time, and the car’s owner confirmed lending him the vehicle.
  • Balwant was booked under BNS Sections 125(a) and 281 and was granted station-level bail on a Rs 50,000 bond with a guarantor.
  • Officers reported the nearby CCTV cameras were not functioning around the time of the crash, and the probe remains open with the addition of further sections under consideration.