Delhi Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Truck Carrying Debris
Trucker who ran over two on bike on Ashoka Road was carrying debris from Jeevan Tara building: Delhi police
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In New Delhi, a truck driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed two relatives was carrying debris from the Jeevan Tara building. The victims, 20-year-old Yagya Bhatia and his 14-year-old cousin Abhav Bhatia, were returning from an IPL match when their motorcycle was struck. The driver remains at large despite having a special permit for the truck's movement.
- 01The truck driver was carrying debris from the Jeevan Tara building.
- 02Victims were returning from an IPL cricket match when the incident occurred.
- 03The truck driver has a history of traffic violations with five challans against him.
- 04The police have seized the truck but the driver is still at large.
- 05The incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of vehicle permits in New Delhi.
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In a tragic incident on Ashoka Road in New Delhi, two relatives, Yagya Bhatia, 20, and Abhav Bhatia, 14, were killed when their motorcycle was struck by a truck carrying debris from the Jeevan Tara building. The victims were returning home after watching an IPL cricket match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The truck driver, who has not yet been apprehended, reportedly possessed a special permit for the truck's movement, which is typically required for commercial vehicles in the area. The police have seized the truck and are actively searching for the driver, who has a history of traffic violations, including five challans for illegal parking and entering no-entry zones. The Jeevan Tara building, located near Patel Chowk Metro station, houses several important offices, including the ministry of tribal affairs. This incident raises concerns about compliance with vehicle regulations and the safety of road users in the city.
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This incident underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and vehicle permits, particularly for commercial vehicles in urban areas.
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