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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
18-year-old critically injured after being dragged for several kms by container truck
Panchkula: An 18-year-old youth is in critical condition and remains unconscious in intensive care after allegedly being dragged for several kilometres by a speeding container truck near the Chandimandir toll plaza. According to eyewitness Sunny, a resident of Majra Mehtab village in Kalka, he and his colleague Amit, from Islam Nagar, are employed at Sukhija Honda Agency in Kalka. On the afternoon of May 27, the duo visited Joshi Honda Agency in Industrial Area Phase-1, Panchkula, to collect new Activa scooters. While returning around 1.30–1.40 pm, Sunny was riding ahead, with Amit following behind. After crossing Chandimandir toll plaza, they pulled over to the roadside. Amit then informed Sunny that a container truck (registration number HR65-A-7511) had struck his Activa from behind, nearly causing him to lose control. In an attempt to stop the truck, Amit climbed onto its front bumper. However, the driver allegedly ignored him and continued driving at high speed, dragging Amit along the road. Despite repeated pleas and attempts by bystanders to intervene, the driver did not stop, even after passing Chandimandir traffic lights. Several persons followed the truck on their scooters, capturing video evidence of the incident. Eventually, near Tugra Gas Agency in Kalka, the truck driver allegedly pushed Amit off the vehicle, causing him to fall onto the roadside and sustain severe injuries. Amit was found unconscious and was rushed to Kalka hospital. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was referred to Sector 6 hospital in Panchkula and later to PGIMER, Chandigarh, where he is under intensive care. Police have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the truck driver, who fled the scene. An FIR has been registered under sections 281 and 125(A) of the BNS. Panchkula: An 18-year-old youth is in critical condition and remains unconscious in intensive care after allegedly being dragged for several kilometres by a speeding container truck near the Chandimandir toll plaza. According to eyewitness Sunny, a resident of Majra Mehtab village in Kalka, he and his colleague Amit, from Islam Nagar, are employed at Sukhija Honda Agency in Kalka. On the afternoon of May 27, the duo visited Joshi Honda Agency in Industrial Area Phase-1, Panchkula, to collect new Activa scooters. While returning around 1.30–1.40 pm, Sunny was riding ahead, with Amit following behind. After crossing Chandimandir toll plaza, they pulled over to the roadside. Amit then informed Sunny that a container truck (registration number HR65-A-7511) had struck his Activa from behind, nearly causing him to lose control. In an attempt to stop the truck, Amit climbed onto its front bumper. However, the driver allegedly ignored him and continued driving at high speed, dragging Amit along the road. Despite repeated pleas and attempts by bystanders to intervene, the driver did not stop, even after passing Chandimandir traffic lights. Several persons followed the truck on their scooters, capturing video evidence of the incident. Eventually, near Tugra Gas Agency in Kalka, the truck driver allegedly pushed Amit off the vehicle, causing him to fall onto the roadside and sustain severe injuries. Amit was found unconscious and was rushed to Kalka hospital. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was referred to Sector 6 hospital in Panchkula and later to PGIMER, Chandigarh, where he is under intensive care. Police have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the truck driver, who fled the scene. An FIR has been registered under sections 281 and 125(A) of the BNS.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Trio tries to rob cash collection agent of ₹5 lakh in Chandigarh, held
Prompt action by Chandigarh Police led to the arrest of three men who tried to rob a cash collection agent in broad daylight in Sector 27 on Wednesday morning. The victim, Pardeep, works for AU Small Finance Bank. Probe revealed that the robbery was pre-planned by Shubham Bharti, 29, a former employee of the bank, along with Angrej Singh, 25, of Hammad Lodra, Ferozepur, Punjab; and Amit Kumar, 25, of Baijnath, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The trio had conducted a recce of the victim's routine before attacking him around 11.30 am on Wednesday, when he was returning to the bank after collecting ₹5 lakh from Grain Market in Sector 26. As per FIR, two of the accused, riding a Honda Activa scooter, intercepted Pardeep near Sector 27. They attempted to snatch his cash bag and when he resisted, one of the accused attacked him with a knife, injuring his right hand. Pardeep fell from his Activa and raised the alarm. As a crowd began to gather, one attacker fled on the scooter while the other escaped on foot. A quick response from a nearby PCR personnel, constable Piyush, led to the arrest of Angrej, who was hiding inside a public toilet in Sector 27. Subsequently, Shubham and Amit were also arrested, and the Activa used in the robbery was recovered. The trio was produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Suzuki e Access vs Honda Activa e: Which electric scooter suits you the best
The Honda Activa e was launched at ₹1.17 lakh, ex-showroom, while the Suzuki e Access is yet to be launched. Notify me The Indian electric vehicle has been gaining momentum year after year primarily because of the entry of more new electric two wheelers to the market in the country. Though the segment was dominated to a great extent by new generation startups, the last year witnessed numerous established players such as TVS and Bajaj battling top spots with their respective electric scooters. Now however, two more orthodox players have entered the market, Honda with its Activa e and Suzuki with the e Access. The Honda Activa e came out on the Auto Expo 2025 stage whereas the Suzuki e-Access was launched during the event. The Honda Activa e was launched at a price of ₹ 1.17 lakh, ex-showroom. The electric scooter deliveries initially rolled out in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai in the first phase. The Suzuki e-Access is scheduled for later in the year. Here's a glimpse of the two electric scooters pitted against one another in terms of specs, range and features. Also Read : Suzuki e-Access production begins, will rival Honda Activa e Honda Activa e vs Suzuki e-Access: Specs The Activa e is based on the body and chassis of the Activa itself, and competes with other electric commuter products in the segment equivalent to a 110 cc internal combustion engine product. Honda has attempted to put the design language of the Activa, the top selling Honht da product in India, on the Activa e. At the same time, the Suzuki e-Access rests on an entirely new platform. The electric scooter receives telescopic forks in the front and a swingarm-type suspension in the rear. The scooter uses 12-inch alloy wheels at the front and rear with a 90/90-section tyre in the front and a 100/80-section tyre at the back. Braking is derived from a front disc and rear drum configuration. In dimensions, the e-Access is 1,880 mm in length, 715 mm in width, and 1,140 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,305 mm. The ground clearance is 165 mm and seat height is 765 mm. The kerb weight is 122 kg. Also watch: Honda Activa e review: Can it emulate Activa's success? Price, range, features, battery swap tech Honda Activa e vs Suzuki e-Access: Range The Honda Activa e features two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries that charge wheel-side motor rated for 5.6 bhp and maximum of 8 bhp. The electric scooter gets three riding modes - Standard, Sport and Econ. The company claims that the electric scooter can travel a distance of 102 kms on a single charge. Suzuki e-Access takes energy from a 3.07 kWh LFP fixed battery pack. The company says the range is 95 km (IDC). It will be powered by a 4.1 kW (5.4 bhp) electric motor that delivers 15 Nm of maximum torque. It has a limited top speed of 71 kmph. The battery charges 0-80 per cent in approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, while a full charge will last 6 hours and 42 minutes when charged using a 240-watt portable charger. A quick charger will reduce the charging duration to 1 hour and 12 minutes (0-80 per cent) and 2 hours and 12 minutes (0-100 per cent).The scooter comes with three riding modes such as Eco, Ride 'A' and Ride 'B' and a reverse mode. Honda Activa e vs Suzuki e-Access: Features When it comes to specs, the Suzuki e Access boasts an all-LED light setup with an LED DRL, a combined braking system, a fuel lid opener remote, twin front pockets and 24.4 litres of underseat space, a digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, and so on. The Honda Activa e, on the other hand, gets Honda RoadSync Duo that lets one make voice calls and access navigation features by linking a smartphone via bluetooth Check out Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 29 May 2025, 10:47 AM IST
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Indore couple goes missing in Meghalaya, abandoned scooter found on hillside
A newly-wed couple from Madhya Pradesh's Indore has gone missing in Meghalaya while on their honeymoon, prompting a large-scale search operation, officials said on Tuesday. This is the second such case of tourists disappearing in the East Khasi Hills district since Raghuvanshi, a transport businessman, and his wife Sonam were last seen on May 23. The couple had travelled to Shillong via Guwahati and rented a two-wheeler to visit Sohra (Cherrapunji), roughly 60 km away. The next day, the rented Activa scooter was found abandoned near Sohrarim, a village along a popular scenic Raghuvanshis had married in a grand ceremony on May 11 and began their honeymoon on May 20. They visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati before arriving in Shillong. Raja's mother, Reena Raghuvanshi, said she last spoke to the couple on May 23. "They told me what they ate and where they were going," she recalled. That was the last communication. Calls to both their phones have since gone unanswered, and the devices have remained switched off since May brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi, initially suspected poor network coverage but grew concerned when contact could not be re-established. A missing persons complaint was filed, triggering a joint search operation involving local police and said search teams are combing forest trails and cliffs popular with tourists. "The region's terrain is beautiful but unforgiving. Dense forests, deep gorges, and slippery slopes make rescue efforts difficult," said a police officer based in Sohra. advertisementThe couple's last known location was traced to Osra Hill in Shillong, a sensitive area where their rented scooter was found near a ditch. A nearby resort, reportedly known for criminal activity, is under including Raja's brother Vipin and Sonam's brother Govind, have flown in from Indore and are assisting in the search. Govind used Google Maps and travel photos to narrow down the location and contacted the rental agency, which confirmed the scooter was hired by the couple and that they had headed toward Osra are also looking into a resort in the area, allegedly linked to local criminal elements. It is yet to be confirmed whether the couple visited or stayed Police Commissioner Santosh Singh has assigned DCP Crime Branch Rajesh Kumar Tripathi to coordinate with the Meghalaya Police. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Cabinet minister Tulsiram Silawat spoke to the family and assured them of full state disappearance comes weeks after a similar case involving Hungarian tourist Puskas Zsolt, who was found dead near Ramdait village in April, 12 days after being reported missing. Authorities had ruled out foul play, suggesting an accidental the wake of Zsolt's death, the East Khasi Hills administration had issued a safety advisory urging tourists to avoid venturing alone into forests, cliffs, and remote trails without certified local guides.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Biker stabs car driver to death, arrested
THE MUMBAI crime branch Monday arrested a 22-year-old biker who allegedly stabbed a motorist to death on Sunday in a road rage case. The accused, identified as Suraj Jaiswal, who had fled after the incident, was tracked down from his godown in Bhandup. The accused was handed over to the local Pant Nagar police station where the FIR was registered. An officer said that after scanning CCTV footage and checking mobile records, they managed to trace Jaiswal, a Vikhroli resident, who supplies cottage cheese to restaurants, from Bhandup. He had fled from there soon after the incident on Sunday where he stabbed a car driver Zeeshan Shaikh (34). According to the police, Shaikh was heading to Kurla with his friend in a Wagon R car Sunday afternoon. When he reached the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli, an Activa scooter rider with a woman sitting pillion zipped past Shaikh's vehicle, said the police. As Shaikh shouted at him, the scooter stopped, and they had a heated argument near Traffic Chowki under the flyover, the police said. The heated exchange between the two took an ugly turn when the scooter rider, now identified as Jaiswal, took out a knife from his scooter's boot and stabbed Shaikh in the chest and fled from the scene along with his wife who was riding pillion. Shaikh's friend rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. On Shaikh's friend's complaint, the Pant Nagar police registered a murder case. Shaikh, a second-hand car dealer and Vikhroli resident, is survived by two children, wife and his parents.
