A man was detained in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Budaun district after the body of a 30-year-old man was found lodged beneath his car, triggering shock and outrage among locals. Witnesses alleged that the victim was dragged for several kilometres before the vehicle was stopped.
Police identified the detained driver as Pravendra Pratap Singh, a resident of Asrasi village in Budaun. The deceased has been identified as Ghalendra, a mason from Raipur village.
According to officials, the incident occurred on Friday when Ghalendra left his home on a motorcycle to attend a family feast. Later in the day, passersby near Lalpur Tiraha noticed a body stuck under a moving car and forced the driver to halt the vehicle.
As news spread, a large crowd gathered at the spot, causing traffic congestion on both sides of the road. Around 7 pm, Ghalendra&rsquo;s family was informed that he had allegedly met with an accident.
Local residents claimed the victim was dragged for nearly four to five kilometres. Police confirmed that the body was recovered approximately seven kilometres away from Ghalendra&rsquo;s native village.
Officials said the body has been sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Budaun Senior Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Singh said the accused denied any involvement, claiming he was unaware of how the victim or his body became lodged under the vehicle. He added that the driver has been detained and a detailed investigation is underway.

Victim allegedly dragged several kilometres in Budaun, police launch probe

Man Detained After Body Found Under Car in UP

Victim allegedly dragged several kilometres in Budaun, police launch probe

January 25, 2026 | 10:57 IST