A 45-year-old homeless&nbsp;man died after being hit by a car and dragged by it for at least&nbsp;10 metres in the Indian capital's&nbsp;Connaught Place, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Shivam Dubey, 28, who was identified as the driver of the car, escaped after allegedly&nbsp;committing the murder. Police got hold of Dubey with the help of CCTV footage.

The homeless man, identified as Lekhraj was reportedly rushed to the&nbsp;hospital but&nbsp;was declared dead on arrival.&nbsp;

According to the police, Dubey is&nbsp;from the Indian state of&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh and&nbsp;borrowed the car from a friend in South Delhi’s Mahipalpur to pay a visit to an acquaintance in Connaught Place.

While returning around 3:25 pm (local time), the car hit Lekhraj, a homeless man, who was trying to cross the road near Barakhamba Radial Road.&nbsp;

The report by PTI citing an&nbsp;anonymous source said&nbsp;that the homeless man got stuck under the car’s wheels, but Dubey mercilessly kept driving.

Dubey's car allegedly dragged&nbsp;Lekhraj for around 10 metres, after which the accused&nbsp;took off. According to the police, Dubey returned the car to his friend.&nbsp;

The accused is currently in&nbsp;police custody under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police also asserted that the car involved in the accident has been impounded, and an&nbsp;investigation is underway.

<h2>Road accidents&nbsp;in New&nbsp;Delhi</h2>

Car accidents are not&nbsp;an uncommon issue&nbsp;in the Indian capital. According to the&nbsp;‘Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2022’ report, New Delhi recorded the highest number of road accidents in the country.&nbsp;

As of May 15, 2024, 518&nbsp;people lost their lives in over 510&nbsp;fatal crashes in the Indian&nbsp;capital, according to data shared by the Delhi police.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 45-year-old homeless man died after being hit by a car and dragged by it for at least 10 metres in the Indian capital's Connaught Place, reported news agency PTI.

A 45-year-old homeless man died after being hit by a car and dragged by it for at least 10 metres in the Indian capital's Connaught Place, reported news agency PTI. Shivam Dubey, 28, who was identified as the driver of the car, escaped after allegedly committing the murder. Police got hold of Dubey with the help of CCTV footage. The homeless man, identified as Lekhraj was reportedly rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. According to the police, Dubey is from the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and borrowed the car from a friend in South Delhi’s Mahipalpur to pay a visit to an acquaintance in Connaught Place. While returning around 3:25 pm (local time), the car hit Lekhraj, a homeless man, who was trying to cross the road near Barakhamba Radial Road. The report by PTI citing an anonymous source said that the homeless man got stuck under the car’s wheels, but Dubey mercilessly kept driving. Dubey's car allegedly dragged Lekhraj for around 10 metres, after which the accused took off. According to the police, Dubey returned the car to his friend. The accused is currently in police custody under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police also asserted that the car involved in the accident has been impounded, and an investigation is underway. Road accidents in New Delhi Car accidents are not an uncommon issue in the Indian capital. According to the ‘Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2022’ report, New Delhi recorded the highest number of road accidents in the country. As of May 15, 2024, 518 people lost their lives in over 510 fatal crashes in the Indian capital, according to data shared by the Delhi police. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Homeless man dies after being hit and dragged by car for 10 metres

The Sewri Court in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 10) sent BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah to police custody till July 16. This comes a day after the person accompanying him turned on his cell phone, Mihir Shah, 24, of Virar, was taken into custody by the Crime Branch. Mihir's father, Rajesh Shah, had been dismissed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from his position as deputy leader of the Shiv Sena's Palghar unit. Watch in for more details!

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case: Accused Mihir Shah sent to police custody for 7 days

In the latest development in the Pune Porsche hit and run case, two doctors have been arrested for allegedly manipulating&nbsp;the blood test report of the 17-year-old accused.

The Pune Crime Branch has arrested Dr Ajay Tawade and Dr Hari Harnor of Sasoon Hospital. Dr Tawade is head of the forensic lab at the state-run hospital in Pune.

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The phones of both doctors have been seized and the investigation has revealed Dr Tawade and the teen’s father spoke over the phone on the day of the accident, according to police sources.&nbsp;

Earlier, reports suggested that the Pune teenager, currently at an observation home, had tested negative for alcohol. However, CCTV footage from one of the bars he visited that night revealed him drinking with friends.

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar earlier said, "This case does not revolve around an accident resulting from an alcohol-induced mistake where lives were lost. Our argument is that he was fully aware of his actions... attending parties at two bars, recklessly driving a car without a license plate on a narrow, crowded street. He was completely conscious of the potential fatal consequences of his behavior."

The teen belongs to a prominent realtor's family and it is alleged that his father and grandfather tried to influence the legal process to shield him.&nbsp;

<h2>Police arrest teen's grandfather</h2>

The police arrested Surendra Agarwal from his residence at 3 am after registering a new case with the Pune crime branch. This is the third FIR which has been filed in the Pune Porsche crash case.

Agarwal was earlier questioned by the Pune crime branch to know more about his son and grandson, and what conversations they had on the day of the accident.&nbsp;

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The driver came to the scene after the juvenile's father Vishal Agarwal claimed that it was their family driver who was behind the wheel when the accident happened.&nbsp;

He was also interrogated by the police after which Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed&nbsp;attempts were being made to frame the innocent family driver.&nbsp;

<h2>Parents of deceased call for Supreme Court monitored probe</h2>

The parents of the two software engineers who died have demanded that the Supreme Court oversee the investigation and trial in the case. The families have also urged that the trial be conducted in Madhya Pradesh, where the victims were from, and not in Maharashtra.

Speaking to PTI, Ashwini's father, Suresh Kumar Koshta, said, "The Supreme Court should monitor the investigation and trial in the case to ensure that we get justice."

<h2>What happened</h2>

Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya, were on a bike when the Porsche hit them&nbsp;from behind. Both the engineers died on the spot. The 17-year-old boy (Accused) was granted bail within 15 hours of the accident.

Later the teen was arrested and produced before the court, where&nbsp;he was asked to write a 300-word essay on road accidents, told to work with traffic cops for 15 days and seek counselling for his drinking habit.

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As the case came to limelight&nbsp;a nationwide outrage followed and the Juvenile Justice Board later modified its order, sending the boy to an&nbsp;observation home.

The police have urged the board for permission to try the&nbsp;accused teen -- aged 17 years and eight months -- as an adult. The matter is currently being examined. The families of the two engineers have said this is "murder, not accident" and have sought stringent punishment for the accused.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the latest development in the Pune Porsche hit and run case, two doctors have been arrested for allegedly manipulating the blood test report of the 17-year-old accused.

In the latest development in the Pune Porsche hit and run case, two doctors have been arrested for allegedly manipulating the blood test report of the 17-year-old accused. The Pune Crime Branch has arrested Dr Ajay Tawade and Dr Hari Harnor of Sasoon Hospital. Dr Tawade is head of the forensic lab at the state-run hospital in Pune. Also read: Pune Porsche Crash: Juvenile's grandfather arrested for 'forcing' driver to take blame The phones of both doctors have been seized and the investigation has revealed Dr Tawade and the teen’s father spoke over the phone on the day of the accident, according to police sources. Earlier, reports suggested that the Pune teenager, currently at an observation home, had tested negative for alcohol. However, CCTV footage from one of the bars he visited that night revealed him drinking with friends. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar earlier said, "This case does not revolve around an accident resulting from an alcohol-induced mistake where lives were lost. Our argument is that he was fully aware of his actions... attending parties at two bars, recklessly driving a car without a license plate on a narrow, crowded street. He was completely conscious of the potential fatal consequences of his behavior." The teen belongs to a prominent realtor's family and it is alleged that his father and grandfather tried to influence the legal process to shield him. Police arrest teen's grandfather The police arrested Surendra Agarwal from his residence at 3 am after registering a new case with the Pune crime branch. This is the third FIR which has been filed in the Pune Porsche crash case. Agarwal was earlier questioned by the Pune crime branch to know more about his son and grandson, and what conversations they had on the day of the accident. Also Read: Pune Porsche accident: Police say attempts were made to save teen by framing family driver, probe underway The driver came to the scene after the juvenile's father Vishal Agarwal claimed that it was their family driver who was behind the wheel when the accident happened. He was also interrogated by the police after which Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed attempts were being made to frame the innocent family driver. Parents of deceased call for Supreme Court monitored probe The parents of the two software engineers who died have demanded that the Supreme Court oversee the investigation and trial in the case. The families have also urged that the trial be conducted in Madhya Pradesh, where the victims were from, and not in Maharashtra. Speaking to PTI, Ashwini's father, Suresh Kumar Koshta, said, "The Supreme Court should monitor the investigation and trial in the case to ensure that we get justice." What happened Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya, were on a bike when the Porsche hit them from behind. Both the engineers died on the spot. The 17-year-old boy (Accused) was granted bail within 15 hours of the accident. Later the teen was arrested and produced before the court, where he was asked to write a 300-word essay on road accidents, told to work with traffic cops for 15 days and seek counselling for his drinking habit. Also read | Pune Porsche crash: Mother of teen urges police protection for son after fake rap video goes viral As the case came to limelight a nationwide outrage followed and the Juvenile Justice Board later modified its order, sending the boy to an observation home. The police have urged the board for permission to try the accused teen -- aged 17 years and eight months -- as an adult. The matter is currently being examined. The families of the two engineers have said this is "murder, not accident" and have sought stringent punishment for the accused. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Pune Porsche crash: Two doctors arrested for tampering with blood sample of accused teen

In a reckless hit-and-run case on Sunday (May 19) morning, a Porsche with no license plate slammed into a motorcycle at Kalyani Nagar junction, Yerwada in Pune killing two young riders in the western Indian city.

Police identified the deceased as 24-year-old Aneesh Awadhiya and 24-year-old Ashwini Koshta, both IT engineers hailing from the central state of Madhya Pradesh and were residing in Pune.

Akib Mulla, a friend of the deceased, lodged the first information report (FIR) in this case at the Yerwada police station.

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Following the complaint, police detained a minor boy, aged 17 and a half years, who was allegedly driving the car.

A probe is underway to confirm whether the minor was driving under the influence of alcohol.&nbsp;

Amitesh Kumar, Commissioner of Pune city police said, “the accused in this case was a minor and booked for culpable homicide as per provisions of Section 304 the Indian Penal Cod and the Motor Vehicle Act against him."

The police commissioner further added, “actions are being taken against the minor's father under Section 75 and the bar that served them liquor under Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act.”

The investigation revealed the teenager boy had recently passed his Class 12 exams and had gone out for a party with his friends.

The group went to a bar and a pub in Mundhwa area, where he was suspected to have consumed liquor.

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As per the police’s investigation, the boy was driving the Porsche car at a high speed and he allegedly lost control and the car rammed a motorcycle.

Notably, the video of the accident went viral on social media.

A police team arrived at the spot and detained the minor driver for investigation.

However the police produced the accused boy before the holiday court in Pune on Sunday afternoon and asked for his custody, but the court refused and granted bail to the accused, informed additional commissioner of police Manoj Patil.

Defence attorney Prashant Patil said the court granted his client bail with specific conditions. These included working alongside the Yerwada traffic police for 15 days and writing a reflective essay on the accident.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a reckless hit-and-run case on Sunday (May 19) morning, a Porsche with no license plate slammed into a motorcycle at Kalyani Nagar junction, Yerwada in Pune killing two young riders in the western Indian city.

In a reckless hit-and-run case on Sunday (May 19) morning, a Porsche with no license plate slammed into a motorcycle at Kalyani Nagar junction, Yerwada in Pune killing two young riders in the western Indian city. Police identified the deceased as 24-year-old Aneesh Awadhiya and 24-year-old Ashwini Koshta, both IT engineers hailing from the central state of Madhya Pradesh and were residing in Pune. Akib Mulla, a friend of the deceased, lodged the first information report (FIR) in this case at the Yerwada police station. Also read: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies in chopper crash Following the complaint, police detained a minor boy, aged 17 and a half years, who was allegedly driving the car. A probe is underway to confirm whether the minor was driving under the influence of alcohol. Amitesh Kumar, Commissioner of Pune city police said, “the accused in this case was a minor and booked for culpable homicide as per provisions of Section 304 the Indian Penal Cod and the Motor Vehicle Act against him." The police commissioner further added, “actions are being taken against the minor's father under Section 75 and the bar that served them liquor under Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act.” The investigation revealed the teenager boy had recently passed his Class 12 exams and had gone out for a party with his friends. The group went to a bar and a pub in Mundhwa area, where he was suspected to have consumed liquor. Also read: Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan's new president, promises 'defence awareness' As per the police’s investigation, the boy was driving the Porsche car at a high speed and he allegedly lost control and the car rammed a motorcycle. Notably, the video of the accident went viral on social media. A police team arrived at the spot and detained the minor driver for investigation. However the police produced the accused boy before the holiday court in Pune on Sunday afternoon and asked for his custody, but the court refused and granted bail to the accused, informed additional commissioner of police Manoj Patil. Defence attorney Prashant Patil said the court granted his client bail with specific conditions. These included working alongside the Yerwada traffic police for 15 days and writing a reflective essay on the accident. (With inputs from agencies)

India | Two killed as Porsche hits bike, court orders minor driver to write essay on accident

A police officer in Florida, United States, was taken to the hospital and is now recovering after being exposed to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-fentanyl-seized-in-2022-enough-to-kill-every-american-says-us-federal-drug-agency-545087">suspected fentanyl</a> while testing drugs during a traffic stop investigation. He reportedly started to feel lightheaded and shaky and said he could not feel his arms or legs, according to a statement by the local sheriff’s office.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The incident occurred in Florida, on Thursday (August 10) when the police personnel were responding to multiple calls about a “reckless driver” who had allegedly fled a hit-and-run in the City of Bunnell, said the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), in a statement.&nbsp;

The suspect, later identified as 61-year-old George Clemons from Florida’s Crescent City, also continued to drive along the state road and reportedly ran off the road multiple times and nearly caused several additional crashes.&nbsp;

According to the sheriff’s department, the car eventually stopped on its own as bystanders stood by with the driver of the vehicle until police personnel arrived. Upon arrival, the FCSO deputies found the driver seated in his seat with the “car keys under his leg,” the statement added.&nbsp;

Deputies also saw narcotics, an empty Bud Light can and a mini “shooter” of alcohol in plain view inside the vehicle, said the FCSO. Clemons was arrested after he refused to conduct field sobriety exercises and was charged with DUI, said the deputies.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened to&nbsp;FCSO deputy?</h2>

According to the sheriff’s department, FCSO Deputy Nick Huzior began feeling “lightheaded, shaky and could not feel his arms or legs” while testing “a powdery white substance” in the vehicle despite wearing personal protective equipment.&nbsp;

Subsequently, Deputy First Class Kyle Gaddie administered one dose of Naxolone (Narcan) but after seeing no improvement in Deputy Huzior’s condition a second dose was given, said the police. Narcan, which consists of an active drug called naloxone, has become a life-saving medication used to treat an opioid overdose.&nbsp; 
 
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“The narcotics that Deputy Huzior were testing later tested presumptive positive for Fentanyl,” said the FCSO. Huzior was later taken by Flagler County Fire Rescue to AdventHealth Palm Coast and was treated in the emergency room.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeking-indias-help-in-fentanyl-epidemic-580098">Fentanyl</a> is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.

“What happened yesterday is a perfect example of the dangers law enforcement face each and every day from poison on the streets,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. He added, “Thankfully, our deputies are well trained and equipped with Narcan which allowed DFC Gaddie to potentially save the life of a fellow deputy.”

<h2>Suspect charged</h2>

Clemons has been charged with DUI, fentanyl possession, cocaine possession, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of suboxone and possession of drug paraphernalia, said the FCSO, in a statement.&nbsp;

The 61-year-old was also charged with leaving the scene of a crash with property or vehicle damage in connection with the hit-and-run, by the Bunnell Police Department. 
 
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A police officer in Florida, United States, was taken to the hospital and is now recovering after being exposed to suspected fentanyl while testing drugs during a traffic stop investigation.

A police officer in Florida, United States, was taken to the hospital and is now recovering after being exposed to suspected fentanyl while testing drugs during a traffic stop investigation. He reportedly started to feel lightheaded and shaky and said he could not feel his arms or legs, according to a statement by the local sheriff’s office. What happened? The incident occurred in Florida, on Thursday (August 10) when the police personnel were responding to multiple calls about a “reckless driver” who had allegedly fled a hit-and-run in the City of Bunnell, said the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), in a statement. The suspect, later identified as 61-year-old George Clemons from Florida’s Crescent City, also continued to drive along the state road and reportedly ran off the road multiple times and nearly caused several additional crashes. According to the sheriff’s department, the car eventually stopped on its own as bystanders stood by with the driver of the vehicle until police personnel arrived. Upon arrival, the FCSO deputies found the driver seated in his seat with the “car keys under his leg,” the statement added. Deputies also saw narcotics, an empty Bud Light can and a mini “shooter” of alcohol in plain view inside the vehicle, said the FCSO. Clemons was arrested after he refused to conduct field sobriety exercises and was charged with DUI, said the deputies. What happened to FCSO deputy? According to the sheriff’s department, FCSO Deputy Nick Huzior began feeling “lightheaded, shaky and could not feel his arms or legs” while testing “a powdery white substance” in the vehicle despite wearing personal protective equipment. Subsequently, Deputy First Class Kyle Gaddie administered one dose of Naxolone (Narcan) but after seeing no improvement in Deputy Huzior’s condition a second dose was given, said the police. Narcan, which consists of an active drug called naloxone, has become a life-saving medication used to treat an opioid overdose. Content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. It may contain some profanity as well. Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. × “The narcotics that Deputy Huzior were testing later tested presumptive positive for Fentanyl,” said the FCSO. Huzior was later taken by Flagler County Fire Rescue to AdventHealth Palm Coast and was treated in the emergency room. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. “What happened yesterday is a perfect example of the dangers law enforcement face each and every day from poison on the streets,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. He added, “Thankfully, our deputies are well trained and equipped with Narcan which allowed DFC Gaddie to potentially save the life of a fellow deputy.” Suspect charged Clemons has been charged with DUI, fentanyl possession, cocaine possession, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of suboxone and possession of drug paraphernalia, said the FCSO, in a statement. The 61-year-old was also charged with leaving the scene of a crash with property or vehicle damage in connection with the hit-and-run, by the Bunnell Police Department. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said.

Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.M. Friday when he was hit by a car that kept going, Nassau County police said. 
 
Maraj was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead Saturday. Police are asking any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward.

The statement issued by the police did not specify Maraj's relationship to Minaj, but a police spokesman confirmed he was her father. 
 
Minaj, 38, was born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and was raised in the New York City borough of Queens. She has not made any public statement about her father's death so far.&nbsp;

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The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said. Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.

The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said. Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.M. Friday when he was hit by a car that kept going, Nassau County police said. Maraj was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead Saturday. Police are asking any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward. The statement issued by the police did not specify Maraj's relationship to Minaj, but a police spokesman confirmed he was her father. Minaj, 38, was born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and was raised in the New York City borough of Queens. She has not made any public statement about her father's death so far.

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Thailand has dropped all charges against Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run case. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the rich and famous heir escaped punishment, even after the death of a policeman.

Gravitas: Red Bull Heir Walks Free In Hit-And-Run Case

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir&nbsp;Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week.

Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police. In 2012, Yoovidhya was alleged of a hit-and-run case. It was alleged that the heir crashed his Ferrari in Bangkok's most exclusive neighbourhood and killed a policeman.

No action was taken all this time and by the time an arrest warrant was issued five years later, Yoovidhya had already flown to Singapore in a private jet.

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What caused havoc was that on Friday, police confirmed the remaining charges against him had been dropped, including reckless driving causing death.

The dropping of charges for the 'rich boy' caused protests and disapproval by Thai citizens. Thailand has had a reputation of letting the rich families slip through the hands of justice system.

When the announcement was made, hashtags such as&nbsp;#BossRedBull and #BoycottRedbull started trending on Twitter in English as well as Thai language.

After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the&nbsp;attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped.

Meanwhile the TCP Group, the parent company of Red Bull, issued a statement claiming that Yoovidhya&nbsp;"has never assumed any role in the management and daily operations of TCP Group, was never a shareholder, nor has he held any executive position within TCP Group."

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week. Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police.

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week. Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police. In 2012, Yoovidhya was alleged of a hit-and-run case. It was alleged that the heir crashed his Ferrari in Bangkok's most exclusive neighbourhood and killed a policeman. No action was taken all this time and by the time an arrest warrant was issued five years later, Yoovidhya had already flown to Singapore in a private jet. Also read: Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges What caused havoc was that on Friday, police confirmed the remaining charges against him had been dropped, including reckless driving causing death. The dropping of charges for the 'rich boy' caused protests and disapproval by Thai citizens. Thailand has had a reputation of letting the rich families slip through the hands of justice system. When the announcement was made, hashtags such as #BossRedBull and #BoycottRedbull started trending on Twitter in English as well as Thai language. After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped. Meanwhile the TCP Group, the parent company of Red Bull, issued a statement claiming that Yoovidhya "has never assumed any role in the management and daily operations of TCP Group, was never a shareholder, nor has he held any executive position within TCP Group."

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