Gurgaon Domestic Worker Fatally Struck by Speeding Dumper Truck
A tragic accident in Gurgaon has claimed the life of a 35-year-old domestic worker, Jhulan Kumari, who was run over by a speeding dumper truck on the Dwarka Expressway service road. The incident occurred near Dhanwapur village on Thursday evening, around 5:30 PM, as Kumari was returning home on her bicycle from Joyville Society in Sector 102.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, bearing registration number HR63D9400, was traveling at high speed when it struck Kumari from behind. The impact was severe, with her body found trapped under the vehicle and her bicycle lodged under a rear wheel. The driver, identified as Alishan from Punhana, Nuh, attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by bystanders who handed him over to the police.
A team from the Rajendra Park police station arrived promptly at the location, where the truck was found parked on the service road. Kumari was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead upon arrival. Her body was subsequently transferred to a mortuary for an autopsy before being released to her grieving family.
Legal Actions and Family's Anguish
Kumari's husband has filed a formal complaint against the driver, alleging reckless behavior. In his statement, he described how the truck crushed his wife near Puri Diplomatic Greens Society as she was commuting home from work. Police have arrested Alishan and registered a case under sections 281 for rash driving and 106 for death by negligence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Authorities emphasized that the truck was being operated in a dangerous manner, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the area. Kumari, who lived with her family in a rented accommodation in Lakshman Vihar Phase 2, is survived by her husband and other relatives, leaving the community in shock over the sudden loss.
Broader Implications for Road Safety
This incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced traffic enforcement and safety measures on Gurgaon's busy expressways, particularly for vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians. Local residents have called for stricter monitoring of commercial vehicles to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As investigations continue, the case serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of negligent driving, with police vowing to pursue justice for the victim's family. The community mourns the untimely death of Jhulan Kumari, a hardworking domestic staffer whose life was cut short in a preventable accident.
