TRIGGER WARNING: Man pushed from moving car, dragged 25 kilometres in shocking Indian highway incident

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In a shockingincident, Sandeep Naqwal, a resident of Gwalior's Awadhpuri, lost his life after being forcibly pushed out of a moving car and dragged for several kilometres. The culprits behind this shocking act were identified as Sanjeev Naqwal, Sandeep's cousin, and Rajesh Chadhar, a friend, both returning to Madhya Pradesh from Rajasthan.

Fatal night on Bhopal-Gwalior highway

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Theincident occurred during the night of December 2 and 3 on the Bhopal-Gwalior highway, as per ANI.The three people, having attended a funeral and heavily intoxicated, found themselves in a heated argument during the journey.

The argument took a deadly turn when Sanjeev, in a fit of rage, forcefully pushed Sandeep out of the moving car. Unaware that Sandeep, secured by a seat belt, was being dragged, Chadhar continued to drive.

The horrifying episode continued for over 20 km until shocked passers-by alerted the police. A police patrol teamintercepted the car near the Duraha toll plaza, but it was too late as Sandeep had already succumbed to the ordeal.

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Police saidthat Sandeep's body suffered extensive damage and skull and bones were bared from the prolonged dragging.

Both the accused have been arrested, and a murder case has been registered against them.

(With input from agencies)