Indore road accident claims lives of ex-MP minister’s daughter and Congress leader’s son

What happened: A late-night road accident in Indore killed three people, including the daughter of a former Madhya Pradesh home minister and the son of a senior Congress spokesperson.

Why it matters now: The incident has triggered political shockwaves and renewed focus on road safety on city bypasses.

What changes for people: Police have launched an investigation, while calls grow louder for stricter night-time traffic monitoring.

Who is affected: Families of the victims, the state Congress leadership, and residents of Indore’s Tejaji Nagar bypass area.

Fatal collision near Ralamandal in early hours

A tragic road accident in the early hours of Friday claimed the lives of Prerna Bachchan, daughter of Madhya Pradesh MLA and former home minister Bala Bachchan, along with two other youths, police officials confirmed.

The crash occurred near the Ralamandal area on the Tejaji Nagar bypass in Indore, when the car they were travelling in collided with a truck, according to police and local reports.

Victims identified

Police identified the deceased as:

Prerna Bachchan, daughter of Bala Bachchan, former state home minister

Prakhar Kasliwal, son of state Congress spokesperson Anand Kasliwal

Mansindhu, a local transporter

All three died on the spot due to the impact of the collision.

One survivor in critical condition

Another passenger, Anushka Rathi, sustained serious injuries in the accident. She has been admitted to a hospital in Indore, where doctors say her condition remains critical.