Gurgaon Interior Designer Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident After Two-Car Collision
A shocking road accident in Gurgaon's Sector 65 left an interior designer with serious injuries after a two-car collision caused one vehicle to veer off and strike him while he was eating at a roadside stall. The incident, which occurred on February 10, has led to an FIR being registered against both drivers involved.
Details of the Accident and Immediate Aftermath
The victim, identified as Rakesh Chand, a resident of Ramakrishna Puram in Delhi, was working at a project site at Trump Tower in Sector 65. During his lunch break around 1 pm, he was seated at a nearby food stall when two cars—a white Tata and a Renault Duster—collided violently. According to his complaint, the Tata car struck him forcefully at the waist, knocking him to the ground and causing severe pain that left him unable to stand.
Bystanders quickly attempted to assist him, and a colleague rushed him to Park Hospital in Sector 47. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later shifted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where doctors treated him and performed surgery on his right leg.
Police Investigation and FIR Registration
Police received information about the injured man on February 10 and collected the medico-legal case report from Park Hospital. As Rakesh was shifted to AIIMS, a police team visited him on February 12 to record his statement, but he requested time due to his medical condition. After his discharge, police recorded his statement at his residence on February 17.
In his complaint, Rakesh identified the white Tata car and noted that its driver, identified as Brigadier Sandeep, had contacted him to enquire about his condition and initially accompanied him to the hospital. Based on the complaint and medical documents, an FIR was registered at the Sector 65 police station under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Key Points of the Case:- The accident occurred on February 10 at approximately 1 pm in Sector 65, Gurgaon.
- Rakesh Chand, an interior designer, was hit by a white Tata car after it collided with a Renault Duster.
- He suffered serious injuries, including to his right leg, requiring surgery at AIIMS Trauma Centre.
- An FIR has been filed against both drivers under BNS sections for rash driving and endangering life.
