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Lifestyle Sales Executive Killed in Hyderabad Road Crash; MP’s Son Arrested

By Open Vaartha Desk · 2026-08-20

What happened

A 26‑year‑old sales executive at Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall was fatally struck by an Aston Martin on August 16. Police have arrested the driver, 21‑year‑old Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, and are probing the vehicle’s ownership and the circumstances of the collision. A Hyderabad lifestyle store employee was killed by an Aston Martin; the driver, MP Lingamaneni Ramesh’s son, was arrested on August 20.

TL;DR

A Hyderabad lifestyle store employee was killed by an Aston Martin; the driver, MP Lingamaneni Ramesh’s son, was arrested on August 20.

Key points

Bharathi Mukhi, 26, was killed after being hit by an Aston Martin on August 16 while crossing near Inorbit Mall.
The driver, Lingamaneni Sanjush, 21, is the son of Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh of the Jana Sena Party.
Police registered the case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by rash/negligent act.
Sanjush was arrested on August 20; investigators are examining the post‑mortem, forensic evidence, and vehicle ownership (registration TG‑09‑G‑0666).
The vehicle is not registered in Sanjush’s name, raising questions about how he obtained it.

On August 16, 2026, Bharathi Mukhi, a 26‑year‑old sales executive at the Lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad, was killed after being hit by an Aston Martin while crossing the road near the mall. According to the FIR, Mukhi and a colleague had gone to the ITC Kohenur area for lunch around 3 p.m. Upon returning to work, Mukhi stepped onto the road and was struck by the high‑speed vehicle, which police described as being driven in a rash and negligent manner. She sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Apollo Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.The driver was identified as 21‑year‑old Lingamaneni Sanjush, the son of Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP and businessman Lingamaneni Ramesh, a figure associated with the Jana Sena Party. Initial police action registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to causing death by a rash or negligent act.On August 20, Madhapur police arrested Sanjush in connection with the case. Investigators are reviewing the post‑mortem report, forensic blood tests, and other evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the crash. The Aston Martin involved bears the registration number TG‑09‑G‑0666; police records indicate the vehicle is not registered in Sanjush’s name, prompting further inquiry into how he came to be driving it.The incident has sparked public concern, not only because a young woman lost her life while commuting to work, but also due to the alleged involvement of a politician’s son. Observers stress that the investigation must remain impartial, examining factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, CCTV footage, driver condition, and ownership details, without regard to the accused’s family connections. The prevailing expectation is a transparent inquiry and equal application of the law.The case underscores broader issues of road safety in Hyderabad and the potential influence of political affiliations on legal processes. As the investigation proceeds, authorities face pressure to provide clear answers and ensure accountability, reinforcing public trust in the justice system.