On Tuesday evening, a horrifying incident unfolded in Maharashtra’s Thane district, specifically in the Ambernath area. A video that has since gone viral shows a man allegedly trying to kill his own father by ramming his SUV into his father's vehicle. The shocking collision left four people injured and has sparked widespread outrage and concern on social media.

The violent episode occurred in Chikhloli, Ambernath, reportedly stemming from a deep-rooted family dispute. Satish Sharma, a 38-year-old resident of Ambernath, has been identified as the accused. He was arrested shortly after the incident, facing charges of attempted murder. The victim, his 61-year-old father, Bindeshwar Sharma, lives in Colaba. What sparked this violent confrontation is not yet clear, but it seems family tensions reached a dangerous breaking point.

Caught on Camera: SUV Attack

In the widely circulated video, Satish Sharma's black SUV can be seen crashing into his father’s white SUV. The impact happened just as someone was stepping out of the white vehicle, possibly trying to intervene or prevent further escalation. After the initial crash, Satish made a U-turn and deliberately rammed into his father’s SUV again, this time head-on, dragging the vehicle for almost 50 meters. The collision injured at least four people, who were rushed to nearby hospitals for immediate medical attention.

Legal Action and Police Statements

The police have acted swiftly in response to the incident. Satish Sharma was arrested on charges of attempted murder, along with other relevant sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which aligns with the Indian Penal Code. Sudhakar Pathare, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 4, Thane, confirmed the arrest, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges due to the dangerous and reckless nature of the crime.

Questions Raised, Community Shocked

This incident has raised serious questions about the impact of personal disputes escalating to public violence. As the video continues to circulate online, the community is left in shock, pondering what could have led to such an extreme act within a family. The police investigation is ongoing, with authorities likely to uncover more details as they probe deeper into the motives and circumstances that led to this violent episode.