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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Victim in ‘hit-and-run' involving Assamese actor Nandini Kashyap: College student who assisted Guwahati civic body to fund education
The 21-year-old polytechnic student who worked in Guwahati to support his education and was killed last week in a hit-and-run case, which led to the arrest of Assamese actor Nandini Kashyap, was remembered as a hard worker and the pride of his village. Samiul Haque, who was from Sonapur village in Assam's Nalbari district, was a student at Nalbari Polytechnic, a government diploma institute. 'Everyone knew that he was very bright. His family was very proud when he got a star mark (above 75%) in his class 10 examinations. But he was not from a very well-to-do family. His uncle worked with the Guwahati Municipal Corporation, so he assisted his uncle with the work to support his education. He studied by day and worked by night,' said his family friend Shahid Haque. It was while he was out for work at night to repair streetlights that he was run down by an SUV in Guwahati's Dakhingaon area on July 25 at around 3 am. He succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday and actor Nandini Kashyap was arrested for culpable homicide in the early hours of Wednesday, after days of public outrage over the hit-and-run incident. According to Guwahati's DCP (Traffic) Jayanta Sarathi Borah, an initial case had been registered at Dispur police station for the bailable offences of voluntarily causing hurt, act endangering human life and rash driving. He said that after Haque died on Tuesday evening, police moved court to get the non-bailable offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder added to the FIR, after which Kashyap was arrested at around 1.30 am on Wednesday. Until then, while Kashyap had been summoned by police for questioning, she had not been detained by police. With the police coming under scrutiny for this, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed this was a 'strategy'. 'When the actress knocked down the man, if we had arrested her then itself, we would have had to give her bail that night itself. So, it was a strategy on the part of the police, because we knew that the patient was serious. Until death occurs or we cannot give a grievous injury report, it is (not) a non-bailable case. So, the police did what they had to do strategically. Now, she has been put in lockup. We will file a chargesheet and it will be a case of culpable homicide,' he told reporters. Samiul had initially been taken to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital for treatment on the night of the incident, but was later moved by his family to a prominent private hospital in the city for treatment. Shahid said that the family had struggled to arrange the finances for this. 'After there was no encouraging news for two days, the family decided that even though they aren't well-to-do, they could not let him die and transferred him to a private hospital. They sold some land they had in the village. His brother and I even posted images and videos of the incident on social media to ask for financial help from the public. People were very shocked by the incident, and a lot of people sent us money in support of Samiul,' the family friend said.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap arrested in Guwahati hit-and-run case that killed 21-year-old student
Nandini Kashyap faces arrest by Guwahati police. This relates to a fatal hit-and-run. The incident occurred in Dakhingaon. Samiul Haque, a student, died. CCTV footage shows a Bolero SUV hitting Haque. Eyewitnesses say Kashyap fled. Friends tracked the SUV. Police seized the vehicle. Kashyap denies involvement. Police added Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to the case. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Incident details and location CCTV evidence and eyewitness accounts Injuries and the family's claims Friends track down the vehicle Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Police statement and legal action Vehicle seized and interrogation Actress Nandini Kashyap was taken into custody by Guwahati police on Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run incident that led to the death of a 21-year-old student. She is accused of driving the vehicle involved in the fatal to officials, the incident occurred around 3 AM on July 25 in Guwahati's Dakhingaon area. The victim, identified as Samiul Haque, was a student at Nalbari Polytechnic, as reported by Hindustan footage shows a Bolero SUV striking Haque while he was on his way home. The vehicle is allegedly driven by the Assamese actress. Eyewitnesses claimed that she fled the scene without offering help. Haque was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition but succumbed to his injuries family stated that he had sustained major head injuries, multiple leg fractures, and broken bones in his arms and thighs. They also alleged that the actress had initially promised to cover his medical expenses but failed to follow of the victim reportedly traced the SUV to a residential complex in Kahilipara, where they confronted Kashyap. She was arrested soon after by police and taken to Panbazar Women Police Station.'The actress was officially arrested around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. We have added Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the case,' police officials told local news outlet the arrest, police seized the SUV in question and questioned Kashyap regarding her involvement in the incident, which she has denied.[With TOI inputs]
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Victim was repairing street lights when Assam actor's car hit
Assamese actor Nandini Kashyap was arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old Nalbari Polytechnic student in a hit-and-run incident on July 25, police said on Wednesday. Kashyap, who recently starred in the Assamese movie Rudra, was taken into custody from Rajdhani Theatre in North Guwahati on Tuesday evening and was brought to the Dispur Police Station.(Sourced) Samiul Haque, who also worked with a Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) team, was on a night shift repairing street lights when a speeding Bolero SUV, allegedly driven by Kashyap, hit him in Guwahati's Udalbakra area. Haque was taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) by his fellow workers, from where he was shifted to Apollo Hospital. He died while receiving treatment on July 29. Police said that they didn't receive any information on the night of the accident. The deceased's family members lodged a complaint on July 26. An investigating officer said that though there are allegations that she was under the influence of alcohol, 'it was not possible to establish because we came to know about the incident the next day.' Kashyap, who recently starred in the Assamese movie Rudra, was taken into custody from Rajdhani Theatre in North Guwahati on Tuesday evening and was brought to the Dispur Police Station. The All Assam Polytechnic Students' Union (AAPSU) lodged a first information report (FIR). 'A case was registered against Kashyap under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and hit-and-run causing death — both non-bailable offences,' deputy commissioner of police (traffic) of Guwahati Jayanta Sarathi Bora said. Police have collected CCTV footage from the area and seized two vehicles belonging to the actor for further investigation. 'We have sent them to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for tests,' police said. Locals who witnessed the accident said the vehicle was at high speed and did not stop after hitting Haque, who suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures. GMC workers said they chased the vehicle after the accident and tracked it to an apartment complex in Kahilipara, where Kashyap allegedly tried to conceal the car and assaulted a bystander who was recording the incident on his mobile phone. 'We want justice for our son. She (Nandini) didn't even come to see him once. She had promised to take care of his treatment but abandoned us when we needed help the most,' Haque's mother said. Rajdhani Theatre has officially terminated its contract with Kashyap. The theatre group, which had signed a two-year agreement with the actress, issued a statement condemning the incident and distancing itself from her. Police said Kashyap will be produced before the court on Wednesday.
The Star
30-07-2025
- The Star
Assam actress Nandini Kashyap arrested in hit-and-run case that killed polytechnic student
NEW DELHI: Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday (July 30) in connection with the July 25 hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a 21-year-old polytechnic student, who was also a part-time municipal worker. Her arrest came after days of police interrogation and mounting pressure from student bodies and civil society organisations demanding justice. Kashyap was detained in North Guwahati late Tuesday night and brought to Dispur Police Station for preliminary questioning before being shifted to the All Women Police Station in Panbazar, where her arrest was formally recorded at around 1.30am. Police confirmed that Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to culpable homicide, has now been added to the case. The fatal incident took place on the night of July 25 in Guwahati's Dakhingaon area, where Samiul Haque, a second-year student at Nalbari Polytechnic and a temporary employee with the Guwahati Municipal Corporation, was hit by a speeding vehicle allegedly driven by Kashyap. Eyewitnesses reported that the car did not stop after the collision. Samiul was first taken to Gauhati Medical College and later shifted to Apollo Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following evening. The tragedy sparked widespread outrage across the state, with the All Assam Polytechnic Students' Union (AAPSU) filing an FIR and organising protests demanding immediate arrest and accountability. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and eyewitness accounts to piece together the sequence of events. Officials have indicated that additional legal provisions may be added depending on the final forensic and post-mortem reports. In response to allegations of indifference, Nandini Kashyap's family issued a public statement expressing sorrow over the incident. Her mother stated that the family had attempted to help Samiul from the beginning, mentioning that Nandini's father went to the hospital with money but was stopped and threatened by a group of youths. She also explained that the family was advised by the police to avoid public appearances for safety reasons. - The Statesman/ANN
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hit-and-run case of 21-year-old student in Guwahati: Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap arrested
Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested for a hit-and-run in Guwahati that killed 21-year-old student Samiul Haque. CCTV showed her vehicle striking Haque, who later died from severe injuries. Kashyap fled the scene, was confronted by the victim's friends, and taken into police custody early Wednesday. Guwahati police took actress Nandini Kashyap into custody on Wednesday following a hit-and-run incident where a 21-year-old student lost his life in a crash involving a vehicle she is accused of driving. Details of the incident and location Authorities reported that the crash occurred near 3 AM on July 25 in the Dakhingaon neighborhood of Guwahati. The deceased has been named as Samiul Haque, who was attending Nalbari Polytechnic, suggests a report in Hindustan Times. CCTV footage and witness reports A young student aged 21 was hit by a Bolero SUV while returning home, as shown in CCTV footage. The vehicle is reportedly driven by the Assamese actress. Witnesses claim that the actress did not stop to assist after the collision and fled the spot. The injured student was immediately taken to a hospital in critical condition but later passed away due to the injuries sustained. Injuries and family allegations Haque's family disclosed that he sustained serious head injuries and multiple fractures in both legs, according to the report. They also stated that the accident caused broken bones in his arm and thighs. Furthermore, the family has accused the Assamese actor of promising to finance his medical treatment but failing to fulfill that promise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Victim's friends confront the actress Friends of Haque reportedly tracked the SUV to an apartment complex in Kahilipara, where they confronted the actress. She was subsequently arrested by the police in the early hours of Wednesday morning and taken to the Panbazar Women Police Station. Police action and legal provision invoked 'The actress was officially arrested around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. We have added Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the case,' police officials were quoted as saying by local news network Gplus. Vehicle seized and suspect interrogated Prior to her arrest, Kashyap's vehicle was impounded by the police, and she was interrogated about her alleged role in the incident, which she denied.
