A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Madhya Pradesh has sparked controversy after alleged remarks targeting an IPS officer who intervened in a road-ramming case involving his son. Legislator Pritam Lodhi’s son, identified as Dinesh, is accused of driving an SUV that struck five people — three young men on a motorcycle and two women walking — in the Karera police station area of Shivpuri district on Thursday, April 16, 2026, injuring all of them.
According to reports, the collision occurred on April 16 and left the five victims hurt; their exact conditions were not immediately disclosed. Local law enforcement and senior police officials reportedly took action in response to the incident, prompting the involvement of an IPS officer whose steps in the case have since become the focus of criticism from the MLA, according to sources.
The alleged comments by the MLA have drawn public attention because they relate to the conduct of a senior police officer carrying out official duties in an active investigation. Details of the MLA’s remarks and any formal complaints or disciplinary steps remain unclear in available reports. Authorities have not publicly disclosed charges, arrests, or the current status of any investigation into the crash or subsequent remarks.
The incident has raised questions about accountability and the handling of alleged offenses involving relatives of elected representatives. Further updates on the victims’ conditions, any legal proceedings against Dinesh Lodhi, and responses from police or BJP officials were not available at the time of publication.
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-pradesh/row-over-bjp-mlas-remarks-after-sons-suv-rams-into-several-people/article70887287.ece
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Publish Date: 2026-04-21 16:38:00
