In Delhi, a security guard named Rajiv Kumar was intentionally run over by a Mahindra Thar after objecting to incessant honking. The driver, Vijay alias Lale, has been arrested, and the vehicle seized. Kumar suffered multiple fractures and is the sole provider for his family, now facing financial hardship due to his injuries and inability to work.
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