Gurgaon Police Arrest Engineering Student for Fatal Wrong-Side SUV Crash
In a tragic incident in Gurgaon, police have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly driving an SUV on the wrong side and colliding with a scooter, resulting in the deaths of two young men. The accident occurred on April 4 in Sector 57, sparking outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.
Details of the Arrest and Accident
The accused, identified as Akrit Yadav, is a resident of Ghaziabad and an engineering student. He was apprehended by Sector 56 police following the registration of an FIR related to the crash. Authorities seized the damaged Tata Harrier SUV and the scooter from the accident site, with further inquiries currently underway.
The victims have been named as Kartik Suresh, a 24-year-old engineering student at a private university in the city, and Ritik Kumar, a 27-year-old native of Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district. Ritik worked at a call centre in Sector 24 and also drove a bike taxi to support himself.
Eyewitness Accounts and Family Demands
According to police reports, the collision took place in front of Legend Society when the scooter, traveling towards Golf Course Extension Road via Dharmamarg, was struck head-on by the SUV coming from the opposite direction. The impact was severe, throwing both riders onto the road and causing critical head injuries.
Ritik was rushed to a private hospital, while Kartik was taken to a government facility by police. Tragically, both succumbed to their injuries during treatment, leaving their families devastated.
Kartik's mother, Rajni, has raised serious questions about the circumstances of the crash. "The reckless driver, who himself is pursuing engineering, claimed two innocent lives and ruined two families forever," she stated. "It is extremely painful to see that he got bail easily even after killing two people. I have lost my child and want justice. Police should check if the driver was under the influence or at least examine CCTV footage to ascertain the truth. We are yet to be provided any footage."
An eyewitness, Satvika Kundu, who observed the aftermath from her balcony, alleged suspicious behavior by the driver. "We saw the young man throw a bottle of alcohol out of the car minutes after the crash. There was also a cup inside. He was frantically making calls, got into the driver's seat, and tried to drive away while calling someone to come," she reported.
Kundu added that one victim appeared to have died instantly, while the other was still breathing when bystanders intervened. "A cab driver stopped and asked us to hurry and put the injured man in his car. Both boys near the vehicle looked very young. The airbags had deployed and the passenger seat belt was loose," she noted. She also claimed that police arrived approximately 12 minutes after she alerted them.
Legal Proceedings and Police Response
Police confirmed that the accused driver has been arrested, and further action is being taken as per standard procedures. An FIR was registered at the Sector 56 police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 281 for rash driving
- Section 106 for causing death by negligence
- Section 324(4) for mischief
- Section 125(b) for acts endangering life or personal safety of others
This case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and enforcement in urban areas, with authorities urging the public to adhere to traffic rules to prevent such tragedies.
