{"id":38987,"date":"2018-02-28T15:48:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T10:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=38987"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:49:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T10:19:03","slug":"bihar-hit-run-accused-bjp-leader-manoj-baitha-surrenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/india-news\/bihar-hit-run-accused-bjp-leader-manoj-baitha-surrenders\/","title":{"rendered":"Bihar hit-and-run: Accused BJP leader Manoj Baitha surrenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following the Saturday\u2019s tragedy in Bihar, an FIR, based on the complaint from one of the victim\u2019s father, has been lodged against BJP party member Manoj Baitha.
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After absconding for days, Bharatiya Janata Dal (BJP) party member Manoj Baitha \u2013 accused of mowing down nine children and injuring 20 others, while he was over-speeding in his sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Saturday \u2013 surrendered before the police on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Though the saffron party leader denied any involvement in the incident, he has been shifted to Patna Medical College for treatment of the injuries he suffered in the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was taken to the Sadar Hospital at Muzaffarpur for treatment where doctors referred him to the PMCH at Patna. He has been admitted to the PMCH where a police party is keeping a close watch. Further action will be taken in due course,\u201d said a police official.<\/p>\n

Earlier on Tuesday, denying his son\u2019s involvement in the Muzaffarpur hit-and-run case, Baitha\u2019s father claimed that the vehicle was driven by their driver.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I was busy working in the fields, our driver took the car without intimating me. I have no idea where he took the car and for what purpose. We have never asked the driver where he takes the car,\u201d said the BJP leader\u2019s father.<\/p>\n

Following the Saturday\u2019s tragedy in Bihar, an FIR, based on the complaint from one of the victim\u2019s father, has been lodged against Manoj Baitha.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, opposition leaders and critics at social networking platforms have been targeting the saffron party for \u201conly suspending\u201d and not expelling the accused party member.<\/p>\n

Former cricketer and Bihar MP Kirti Azad \u2013 who once belonged to the BJP \u2013 asked, \u201cWhy hasn’t he been caught.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sharing a post on Twitter, Azad further added, \u201cWhat a shame! @NitishKumar<\/a> @SushilModi imagine your child was overrun by a drunk driver, how would you feel? Will justice be given to those who lost their children? Isnt it a pity that #ManojBaitha @BJP4India office bearer is roaming free?\u201d<\/p>\n

BJP first attempted to rule out claims that the accused belongs to the saffron party \u2013 while it later on Monday, suspended Baitha from primary membership for six years, almost 48 hours after the tragedy.<\/p>\n

Lawyer and member of the Swaraj Abhiyan said, \u201cAfter denying knowing Manoj Baitha, who killed 9 children by his car (while driving drunk in Bihar, which has prohibition), the BJP now suspends him! And police are still looking for him! No doubt he is being hidden by BJP people.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"