PERSONAL INFORMATION
Profession: Politician, Businessman
Famous for: Being involved in the murder case of a girl named Vedika Thakur in 2023
Age: Not Known
Birthplace: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters – 165 cm in meters – 1.65 m in feet & inches – 5’ 5”
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Sneh Vishwakarma
Parents: Father – Name Not Known Mother – Name Not Known
Siblings: Sister – Priyanka Vishwakarma (picture in parents section)
OTHER INFORMATION
Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Priyansh Vishwakarma is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who gained notoriety in 2023 due to his involvement in a tragic incident resulting in the death of a young woman named Vedika Thakur. Beyond his political aspirations, he is also recognized as the owner of the Leela Group of Builders and Developers, a prominent real estate firm based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. His dual identity as a businessman and politician became overshadowed by the grave allegations surrounding the fatal shooting incident.
On June 16, 2023, Priyansh Vishwakarma shot Vedika Thakur in his office located in Dhanvantari Nagar. This shocking act left her severely injured, yet instead of seeking immediate medical attention, he drove around with her for approximately four hours before finally admitting her to Smart City Hospital. In a move that raised eyebrows, he fled the hospital with the firearm used in the shooting and the CCTV footage from his office, only contacting Vedika’s family later to inform them of the incident. This series of events set the stage for a complex legal battle that would follow.
A few days later, on June 19, 2023, police apprehended Priyansh in Narsinghpur district. He later confessed to shooting Vedika, arriving at the Dhanvantari Nagar police station in a black Scorpio adorned with BJP flags. Initially, the police did not file a case against him within 24 hours, but as questions arose from Vedika’s relatives, a case was eventually registered under IPC section 308 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and sections 25 and 26 of the Arms Act. This inaction from law enforcement raised concerns about the handling of the investigation, given the high-profile nature of the accused.
Vedika Thakur’s condition initially improved following the shooting; however, it took a tragic turn when complications arose due to the bullet lodged in her back, leading to a serious infection. Despite undergoing a stomach operation, her health deteriorated, and by June 24, she was placed on a ventilator. Unfortunately, Vedika’s organs began to fail, and on June 26, 2023, at around 11:30 AM, she was declared dead by the medical staff. This heartbreaking outcome prompted the police to escalate the charges against Priyansh to murder and send the bullet from Vedika’s body to the Forensic Science Laboratory for further investigation.
In the wake of this incident, the BJP sought to distance itself from Priyansh Vishwakarma, asserting that he held no official position within the party. Prabhat Sahu, the BJP president in Jabalpur, issued a press release clarifying that Vishwakarma, a resident of Ganganagar and a suspect in the recent shooting, was not affiliated with the party in any capacity. This statement not only aimed to protect the party’s reputation but also highlighted the gravity of the situation, as the legal repercussions for Priyansh continued to unfold in the days following the tragedy.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.