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Crime
3-year-old child killed in Rajasthan hit‑and‑run as Mahindra Scorpio drags him 10 ft, driver flees
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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A three‑year‑old died after being dragged about 10 feet by a Mahindra Scorpio in a Rajasthan hit‑and‑run, with the driver escaping; CCTV footage recorded the incident.
A tragic road incident occurred in Rajasthan when a Mahindra Scorpio SUV struck a three‑year‑old child and dragged him roughly ten feet before the vehicle sped away. The child succumbed to injuries sustained during the dragging.
CCTV cameras at the scene captured the entire sequence, showing the vehicle hitting the child, the subsequent dragging distance, and the driver fleeing without stopping to render aid.
Local police have opened a criminal investigation, relying on the video evidence to identify and locate the driver. Authorities have urged any witnesses to come forward and have promised a thorough inquiry into the hit‑and‑run.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the accountability of drivers in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
CCTV cameras at the scene captured the entire sequence, showing the vehicle hitting the child, the subsequent dragging distance, and the driver fleeing without stopping to render aid.
Local police have opened a criminal investigation, relying on the video evidence to identify and locate the driver. Authorities have urged any witnesses to come forward and have promised a thorough inquiry into the hit‑and‑run.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the accountability of drivers in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.