Congress block president Ajay Mahajan among two killed in car-SUV collision in Khandwa

Two people, including a Congress block president, were killed and two others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a car and an SUV near Lachhora village in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, police said on Friday.

The accident took place on Thursday night. Those in the car were returning from a Diwali Milan programme at Tigariya village and were headed for Burhanpur. The programme had been organised by former Union minister and Congress leader Arun Yadav.

The dead include Ajay Mahajan, Congress block president of Khaknar in Burhanpur district. The second victim has been identified as Sunil, who was also known as Shravan.

Ajay Mahajan was reported to be in the car with his nephew Akshay Chaudhary and some other companions. Near Lachhora village on the Amravati state highway, their car collided head-on with the SUV. The impact was so severe that the car overturned.

Two people, including Akshay Chaudhary, were seriously injured. They were taken to the district hospital in Khandwa for treatment.

Arun Yadav expressed grief over Mahajan's death in a post on social media platform X. Yadav said, "The news of the untimely death in a tragic incident of our dear Ajay Mahajan, Congress block president of Khaknar in Burhanpur district, is extremely painful and heartbreaking. His sudden passing is a loss to the entire Congress family that cannot be made good."

Yadav also offered condolences to the bereaved family. He prayed for the peace of the departed soul and for the family to be given the strength to bear the loss.

Police reached the spot and arranged for the injured to be sent to hospital.

Investigating officers are examining the circumstances of the collision. Allegations of a dispute after the accident have also surfaced and are being looked into. Police are also probing allegations relating to an ambulance and alleged threats.

Further details are awaited.