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India Today
7 hours ago
- India Today
Caught on camera: Car rams two pedestrians in Delhi, tosses them into air
Two pedestrians were seriously injured after being hit by a speeding car while crossing a road in Delhi's Rohini area on Friday evening. The shocking incident was captured on a nearby CCTV victims were walking across the road when a fast-moving sedan struck them from behind. The impact was so strong that both were flung several feet into the air before hitting the the video, the car appears to slow down briefly after the collision but then speeds away without stopping. Bystanders rushed to help the injured and attempted to chase the fleeing vehicle, but the driver managed to escape. The incident comes only a few days after a drunk-driving incident in Delhi left five people dead, including an 8-year-old girl, after they were run over while sleeping on a footpath near Shiva Camp in Vasant tragedy occurred around 1:45 am on July 9 near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Utsav Shekhar from Dwarka, was behind the wheel of an victims, all originally from Rajasthan, were identified as Ladhi (40), her daughter Bimla (8), husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), Ram Chander (45) and his wife Narayani (35), police a separate incident last week, a speeding car rammed into a group of bikers in Navi Mumbai, killing a 23-year-old man and injuring eight crash occurred early Wednesday on Hiranandani Bridge in the Kharghar area. The victims, a group of friends from Dharavi, were riding two-wheelers to Lonavala when the accident Yellappa Kucchikorve, 23, died on the spot. The others sustained serious injuries and were taken to a nearby car driver fled the scene. A case has been registered, and police are working to identify and locate the driver.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Delhi Hit-And-Run: How The Accused Got Bail Despite 5 Deaths
India's judicial system allows bail in most cases. Sections 279 and 125(a) are bailable, and first-time offenders under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act often get bail too In the early hours of July 9, tragedy struck Delhi's Vasant Vihar when a speeding Audi mowed down five people sleeping on a footpath-two couples and an eight-year-old girl. The driver, Utsav Shekhar, was arrested at the scene but was swiftly granted bail. This has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about road safety, drunk driving, and the leniency of India's judicial system under the current provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received at 1:45 am on July 9 in front of the Indian Oil petrol pump near Shiva Camp in Vasant Vihar. The call reported that a white Audi car had crushed people sleeping on the sidewalk. Police arrived at the scene and the injured were quickly taken to the hospital. The victims were identified as Ladhi (40), Bimla (8), Sabami (45), Narayani (35), and Ramchander (45). Initial investigations and eyewitness accounts revealed that Utsav Shekhar, who was returning from Noida to Dwarka, was drunk. His medical report also confirmed this. After the accident, he stopped the car for a moment, saw the injured, and then tried to flee, but his car collided with a truck, leading to his arrest by the police. Legal Action And Bail Delhi Police registered a case against Utsav Shekhar under Sections 281 (negligent driving) and 125(a) (intentionally dangerous driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Section 185 (drunk driving) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The vehicle was seized and sent for forensic examination. However, in a surprising turn of events, Utsav Shekhar was granted bail immediately from the local police station. The Indian judicial system allows bail in most cases except non-bailable offences. Offences under Sections 281 and 125(a) are bailable, and it is not uncommon to receive bail for a first offence under Section 185 as well. However, in this case, where five people were seriously injured, including an eight-year-old girl, the quick decision to grant bail has come under scrutiny. What Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act Says Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, categorises drunk driving as a serious offence. It stipulates that a person can be punished if the alcohol level in their blood exceeds 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres, or if they drive under the influence of intoxicants. The first offence can result in imprisonment of up to six months and/or a fine of up to Rs 10,000. For a second offence, the punishment can extend to imprisonment of up to two years and a fine of up to Rs 15,000. Despite this, the section is classified as a bailable offence, allowing the police or magistrate to grant bail. In Utsav Shekhar's case, although his medical report confirmed he was drunk, the fact that it was his first offence made the decision to grant bail legally possible. Nonetheless, this incident raises the question of whether the process of granting swift bail in such serious accidents needs to be more stringent. This incident also highlights significant social and legal implications regarding road safety, drunk driving, and socio-economic inequalities. Most of the victims were migrant labourers from Rajasthan, forced to sleep on the footpath. Conversely, the carelessness and drunk driving of a luxury car driver led to this tragedy. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with some users attributing it to corrupt judges and a flawed system that easily grants bail to offenders. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 13:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Delhi hit-and-run case: Luxury car driver who ran over 5 people at Vasant Vihar gets bail
Utsav Shekhar, the driver of a luxury car who was held for running over five people sleeping on a footpath in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area was granted bail, said police. The shocking hit-and-run incident took place in the early hours of July 9. Delhi Police said: "On dated 09.07.2025 at 01:45 AM, a PCR call regarding an accident near Indian Petrol Pump, infront of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar was received at Police Station Vasant Vihar. On reaching the spot, it came to notice that the injured persons have been shifted to hospitals. All were sleeping on the footpath." According to the FIR, a victim named Sabami said she was sleeping along with her family on the footpath opposite to Shiva Camp, beneath the Munirka Flyover. "Around 1:30 AM, a white car came speeding and recklessly drove over our family and others sleeping there," Sabami's complaint said, according to ANI report. The driver briefly stopped after the incident, looked at the injured, and then fled in the direction of Shankar Vihar. Sabami also said a bystander came to her aid and handed her a slip with the car's registration number, which she later submitted to the police. According to ANI report, another victim Narayani said: "The car ran over us... Me, my husband and children got injured. I got unconscious after being run over and sustained injuries on the chest and neck... We have been sleeping here (on the footpath) since many years..." The Delhi Police seized the vehicle involved in the incident and sent it for forensic analysis. A case was registered at Vasant Vihar police station under sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Utsav Shekhar, aged 40, is a resident of Dwarka and deals in property-related work. He was returning from Noida when the incident took place near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Vasant Vihar. He was allegedly drunk at the time of driving and had also hit a truck after the accident when the police caught him.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
Bail granted to driver who mowed down 5 pedestrians in Delhi's Vasant Vihar
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The driver of the high-end car who was arrested for running over and injuring five people sleeping on a footpath in the national capital has been granted bail, Delhi Police said. The accused driver, identified as Utsav Shekhar, has been granted bail by the local police station in the incident that took place in the early hours of July 9. As per details from the FIR, the complaint was lodged by a victim named Sabami who said she was sleeping with her family on the footpath opposite Shiva Camp, beneath the Munirka Flyover. 'Around 1:30 AM, a white car came speeding and recklessly drove over our family and others sleeping there,' the complaint read. According to her statement, the driver briefly stopped after the incident, looked at the injured, and then fled in the direction of Shankar Vihar. She added that a bystander came to her aid and handed her a slip with the vehicle's registration number, which she later submitted to the police. The vehicle involved in the accident has since been seized by the Delhi Police and sent for forensic analysis. A case has been registered at Vasant Vihar police station under sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Delhi Police also released a photo of the accused driver, Utsav Shekhar. Narayani, a victim, said, 'The car ran over us... Me, my husband and children got injured. I got unconscious after being run over and sustained injuries on the chest and neck... We have been sleeping here (on the footpath) since many years...' Another victim, Ramchander said, 'We were sleeping when the car hit us at around 1 AM... Two people were injured, but then my wife's ear was also injured, and her rib was broken... The police took us to the hospital... There should be action against the driver...' Delhi Police said, 'On dated 09.07.2025 at 01:45 AM, a PCR call regarding an accident near Indian Petrol Pump, infront of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar was received at Police Station Vasant Vihar. On reaching the spot, it came to notice that the injured persons have been shifted to hospitals. All were sleeping on the footpath.' The driver of the car, the main accused in the case, was arrested by the police. Those injured were identified as Ladhi (age 40 years), Bimla (age 8 years), Sabami (age 45 years), Narayani (age 35 years), and Ramchander (age 45 years), all of whom are from Rajasthan. Police said that the driver of the vehicle, named Utsav Shekhar, age 40, is a resident of Dwarka and deals in property-related work. He was returning home from Noida when the accident happened near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Vasant Vihar. The driver was allegedly drunk and had also hit a truck after the accident when the police caught him. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
"Fell unconscious...," says woman run over by car in Delhi
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Thirty-five-year-old Narayani, who was among the five people hospitalised with injuries after being run over by a speeding car in the national capital earlier this week, said she fell unconscious after the horrific incident. 'The car ran over us... Me, my husband and children got injured. I got unconscious after being run over and sustained injuries on the chest and neck... We have been sleeping here (on the footpath) for many years...' she told ANI. Another victim, Ramchander (45), detailed that all five of them were sleeping on a footpath in the Vasant Vihar area when the car, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, ran over them on June 9. 'We were sleeping when the car hit us at around 1 AM... Two people were injured, but then my wife's ear was also injured, and her rib was broken... The police took us to the hospital... There should be action against the driver...' he said. Delhi Police have released a photo of the accused driver, Utsav Shekhar, who was allegedly behind the wheel at the time of the accident. The man has been arrested, Police said. The incident took place on Wednesday, at around 01:45 am when an Audi car on its way from Noida crushed people sleeping on the footpath near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump, in front of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar. Delhi Police said, 'On dated 09.07.2025 at 01:45 AM, a PCR call vide DD No.3A regarding accident near Indian Petrol Pump, infront of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar was received at PS Vasant Vihar. On reaching the spot, it came to notice that injured persons have been shifted to hospitals. All were sleeping on footpath.' The victims have been identified as Ladhi (age 40 years), Bimla (age 8 years), Sabami (age 45 years), Narayani (age 35 years), and Ramchander (age 45 years), all of whom are from Rajasthan. Police said that the driver of the Audi vehicle, named Utsav Shekhar, age 40, is a resident of Dwarka and deals in property-related work. He was returning home from Noida when the accident happened near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Vasant Vihar. Police said, 'Statements of eyewitnesses were recorded, wherein they stated that a white colour Audi Car ran over the above-mentioned persons while they were sleeping on the footpath. The driver of the offending vehicle, namely Utsav Shekhar resident of Dwarka, age 40 yrs, was apprehended and legal action taken.' The driver was allegedly drunk and had also hit a truck after the accident when the police caught him. Legal action against him has been taken, said Delhi police. (ANI)
