Gurgaon Hit-and-Run: Cyclist Dies, Unlicensed Driver Apprehended
A 58-year-old cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Akashneem Marg in DLF-2, Gurgaon. The driver, identified as Sahil, 22, was arrested for the incident and found to be driving without a license.
Details of the Incident
Amitabh Jain, the victim, was cycling on Wednesday around 7 AM when he was struck from behind by a Santro car. CCTV footage revealed that the car had ample space to pass Jain safely.
- The incident occurred on Akashneem Marg, DLF-2.
- The victim, Amitabh Jain, was a 58-year-old cyclist.
- The driver, Sahil, was 22 years old and unlicensed.
Driver's Background and Actions
Sahil, who works as housekeeping staff at MGF Mall, had taken a bouncer's car for a drive. He convinced the bouncer to let him use the car to fetch cigarettes but then took a detour.
According to police reports:
- Sahil sped along Akashneem Marg and failed to slow down near a speed breaker.
- He struck Jain from behind, dragging him several meters before fleeing the scene.
- Sahil initially lied about the damage to the car, claiming a cyclist had merely brushed against it.
Victim's Background
Amitabh Jain was a resident of Bougainvillea Marg and a former chemist shop owner in Delhi's Malka Ganj. He was rushed to Max Hospital with severe internal injuries but succumbed to them around 9 AM. His wife works at the Parliament Museum, and his children reside in London and Bengaluru.
Investigation and Arrest
Police analyzed CCTV footage to track the car's movements. The bouncer confirmed that Sahil had taken his car. Sahil was arrested on Thursday night.
Legal Charges
An FIR has been registered against Sahil under the following BNS sections:
- 281 (rash driving)
- 106 (causing death by negligence)
- 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder)
- 324(2) (mischief)
The case is being investigated at DLF-2 police station.
