In a dramatic breakthrough, Delhi Police has arrested a 28-year-old woman three days after she allegedly ran over a 13-year-old boy with her SUV in Vasant Kunj and fled the scene, leaving the child critically injured.
The Fateful Incident
The shocking incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the teenager was crossing the road in the posh Vasant Kunj area. According to police reports, the woman was driving a Hyundai Creta at considerable speed when she struck the child, dragging him for several meters before speeding away from the location.
Three-Day Manhunt Ends
Following an intensive three-day investigation, police tracked down the accused using technical surveillance and eyewitness accounts. The accused woman, identified as a resident of the same area, was apprehended from her residence after police pieced together evidence from CCTV footage and vehicle details.
Victim's Condition and Legal Action
The young victim suffered multiple injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where he remains under medical supervision. Doctors have described his condition as stable but critical.
Police have registered a case under Section 279 (rash driving) and 338 (causing grievous hurt) of the Indian Penal Code. The accused was produced before a local court which sent her to judicial custody.
Police Statement
"Our team worked relentlessly for three days, scanning hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and following multiple leads," stated a senior police official involved in the investigation. "The accused initially thought she could escape, but our systematic approach left no room for error."
Growing Concern Over Hit-and-Run Cases
This incident has once again highlighted the alarming rise in hit-and-run cases across Delhi-NCR. Local residents have expressed outrage over the incident, demanding stricter enforcement of traffic laws and harsher penalties for those who flee accident scenes.
The arrest brings some relief to the victim's family and the local community, though it raises serious questions about road safety and accountability in the national capital region.
