FIR Filed Against Father-Son Duo Over Viral Video of Hit-and-Run Incident
Police have filed an FIR against a father and son following a viral video showing their car hitting three children. The incident occurred in the Aashiyana area, with the children being injured. Complainant Hardiwar Pandey accused the police of delaying action, registering the FIR eight days later.
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A father and son have been named in an FIR after CCTV footage showing their car striking three children gained widespread attention on social media. The incident took place in Aashiyana, Uttar Pradesh, leading to public outcry over the delayed police response.
Complainant Hardiwar Pandey, a retired health employee, criticized the police for taking eight days to file the FIR, despite his repeated requests. The horrific accident, which occurred on August 10, left Pandey's grandson Shovik in the ICU for three days.
Police confirmed the FIR was filed under several charges, including rash driving and attempted murder. Official Ashish Srivastava assured a thorough investigation is in progress, promising strict action based on the evidence collected.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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