Truck Driver Arrested in New Delhi Hit-and-Run Case
Ashoka rd hit and run: Truck driver arrested in Bihar, brought back
Hindustan Times
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A 20-year-old truck driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in New Delhi that resulted in the deaths of a 20-year-old man and his 14-year-old cousin. The accident occurred on April 27 when the victims were returning home after an IPL match.
- 01The hit-and-run incident occurred on April 27 in New Delhi.
- 02The victims, Yagya Bhatia and his cousin, were struck while returning from an IPL match.
- 03The truck driver fled the scene but was later arrested in Samastipur, Bihar.
- 04Police utilized CCTV footage and bank transaction analysis to identify the driver.
- 05The victims' family criticized police response times, which the police denied.
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On April 27, a tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Ashoka Road in New Delhi, resulting in the deaths of Yagya Bhatia, 20, and his 14-year-old cousin. The duo was returning home after watching an IPL match when a speeding truck struck their motorcycle and subsequently crushed them. Following the incident, the truck driver fled the scene, returning to his truck's owner before leaving Delhi. However, police conducted extensive investigations, including reviewing hundreds of CCTV recordings and analyzing bank transactions, which led to the driver's identification and arrest in Samastipur, Bihar. During questioning, the driver claimed he was in a hurry and did not see the victims. The families of the deceased expressed frustration over the police's response time, but authorities stated that they acted promptly after receiving an eyewitness report.
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This incident highlights concerns regarding road safety and police response in New Delhi, particularly in high-security areas.
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