Morning Walk Turns Tragic in Gurgaon Hit-and-Run
A 71-year-old man lost his life in a hit-and-run accident in Gurgaon on Friday morning. The victim, Surajpal Yadav, was taking his regular morning walk when the tragedy struck.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Surajpal Yadav, a resident of Rajendra Park, was walking towards Baba Prakash Puri around 8:30 AM. A speeding motorcycle approached from behind and struck him with significant force. The impact proved fatal for the elderly man.
Lokesh Yadav, a neighbor who was walking nearby, witnessed the entire incident. He immediately informed police that the motorcycle rider was driving in a rash and negligent manner. The rider did not stop to help the injured man and fled the scene immediately after the collision.
Police Response and Investigation
Officers from the Rajendra Park police station reached the accident spot promptly after receiving information. They later visited the hospital where the victim was taken.
Police sent the body for post-mortem examination and collected all necessary death-related documents. Based on the complaint filed and medical records, authorities registered a formal case under specific sections of the law.
The case includes charges under Section 281 for rash driving and Section 106 for death by negligence according to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Ongoing Efforts to Find the Culprit
Investigators are actively working to identify and trace the motorcyclist responsible for this tragic death. Police teams are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area of Rajendra Park near Chirag Hospital.
This footage analysis aims to establish the exact sequence of events leading to the accident. Authorities hope the video evidence will help them locate both the accused rider and the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.
The police officer handling the case confirmed that all necessary procedures are being followed. The investigation continues with full effort to bring the responsible party to justice.
