A brazen act of road fury in Ranchi has led to the arrest of prominent High Court advocate Manoj Tandon. His Mercedes car not only collided with a woman but also dragged a Good Samaritan youth for kilometers on its bonnet, sparking widespread condemnation.
Details emerged from the Dorunda area on Tuesday afternoon near Rajendra Chowk. The luxury vehicle struck a female pedestrian, prompting a young bystander to confront the driver. In retaliation, Tandon allegedly sped off with the man clinging perilously to the front of the car.
Patrolling Home Guard teams waved frantically to stop the Mercedes, but it barreled on. The chase ended at the lawyer’s residence, site of an alleged physical attack on the victim. Ranchi police mobilized quickly, pursuing leads to rescue the man and apprehend the suspect.
Public fury boiled over at Dorunda station, with protesters insisting on rigorous prosecution. The controversy reached Jharkhand High Court, alerted by advocates concerned over mob threats.
Chief Justice M.S. Sonak’s division bench rebuffed pleas for immediate intervention, affirming that law applies universally. Instructions went out to the Advocate General for protective measures via police channels. With the injured youth under care and investigations in full swing, this incident serves as a stark reminder of road rage’s deadly potential, especially when wielded by those sworn to uphold justice.