A Symbol of Power or a Weapon of Recklessness?
Once considered the ultimate adventure SUV for off-road lovers and city dwellers seeking rugged style, the Mahindra Thar is now under uncomfortable scrutiny. Social media platforms, news outlets, and public sentiment are increasingly associating the Thar with reckless youth, road rage, and violence.
Is this just an unfortunate coincidence—or is India witnessing the rise of a new symbol of urban aggression: the so-called “Criminal SUV”?
Incident 1: Jammu Horror – Thar Crushes Elderly Man Twice
On July 27, 2025, 20-year-old Manan Anand from Jammu allegedly rammed his Mahindra Thar into a 65-year-old scooty rider and then reversed over him deliberately. The CCTV footage shows chilling visuals of the act.
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The accused is absconding, and social media has already convicted the SUV as much as its driver. Hashtags like #TharCrime and #JusticeForKamalDutt started trending almost immediately.
Incident 2: Noida – Thar Rams Man into Drain Over Instagram Feud
In another shocking incident, a Mahindra Thar in Noida was caught on CCTV chasing and running over a man, flinging him into a drain, reportedly over a social media dispute.
The act appeared coordinated, aggressive, and deliberate.
Incident 3: Delhi – Guard Run Over for Opposing Honking
In Delhi, a Thar driver allegedly ran over a housing society security guard simply because he objected to the driver’s excessive honking.
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The video shows the SUV accelerating toward the man before knocking him down and speeding away.
Public Sentiment: Thar = Aggression?
Social media users are drawing eerie parallels between the Thar and the infamous Maruti Omni, once jokingly called the “Kidnapping Van.” The term #CriminalsSUV has emerged, with one user writing:
“If the road rage & increasing criminal mindset by Thar drivers continue, it will get the bad name #CriminalsSUV like the Omni did.”
“Preferred vehicle for most psychos on a budget = Mahindra Thar.”
What’s Really to Blame: The Vehicle or the Driver?
Mahindra Thar is a machine—powerful, yes, but not inherently criminal. It’s the human behind the wheel that makes the choice. However, its growing association with aggression, entitlement, and lawlessness can’t be denied.
This isn’t about banning a vehicle; it’s about enforcing accountability.
Conclusion: A Vehicle in the Crosshairs
The Mahindra Thar is now part of a deeper debate about urban aggression, privilege, and justice. It may still be a symbol of rugged Indian engineering—but in the wrong hands, it’s quickly becoming an icon of urban violence.
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Author: Team BTP
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