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Crime
Father killed, son injured in hit‑and‑run near Lasaudia, Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:15 AM
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A father and son returning from Bhopal were struck by an unidentified vehicle near Mangaliya in Lasaudia, Indore, killing the father and leaving the son seriously injured.
Indore police said that on Tuesday night a two‑wheeler carrying a father and his son was hit by an unknown vehicle near Mangaliya, within the jurisdiction of Lasaudia police station. The father, identified as Leelakishan, died at the scene, while his son, Rohan, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Witnesses reported that the other vehicle did not stop after the collision and fled the spot. Police have cordoned off the area and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the offending driver.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the vehicle and its occupants. The incident underscores growing concerns over hit‑and‑run cases on Madhya Pradesh’s highways.
Medical officials confirmed that Rohan remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment for multiple fractures and internal injuries. The police have registered a FIR under sections relating to culpable homicide and hit‑and‑run.
Further updates will be provided as the probe progresses.
Witnesses reported that the other vehicle did not stop after the collision and fled the spot. Police have cordoned off the area and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the offending driver.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the vehicle and its occupants. The incident underscores growing concerns over hit‑and‑run cases on Madhya Pradesh’s highways.
Medical officials confirmed that Rohan remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment for multiple fractures and internal injuries. The police have registered a FIR under sections relating to culpable homicide and hit‑and‑run.
Further updates will be provided as the probe progresses.