The 3rd Additional Munsiff Court in Jammu on Wednesday granted six days of police custody for Manan Anand, the main accused in the Thar road rage incident that left an elderly man critically injured in the Green Belt area of Gandhi Nagar.
Anand, a resident of Nanak Nagar Extension, was produced before the court in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar under Sections 281, 125(a), and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The remand was granted by Judicial Magistrate First Class, Arvind Manhas.
The court noted that the investigation is still in its early stages and highlighted the gravity of Section 109 BNS, which is classified as a serious and non-bailable offence. After perusing the case diary and the medical fitness certificate submitted by the police, the court approved Anand’s custody from July 31 to August 5.
The judge also directed the police to ensure the accused is presented before a competent court upon the expiry of the remand period. Additionally, the court ordered that Anand undergo medical examination every 24 hours while in custody.
The hit-and-run case has triggered public outrage, with calls for stringent action against the accused, who allegedly mowed the victim twice. He reversed his SUV over the victim before fleeing the scene.
The investigation continues.