Lucknow: An 18-year-old youth died under suspicious circumstances in the Balaganj area late Wednesday night while allegedly performing a bike stunt for a social media reel.
Victim Identified
The deceased, Abhinav Chaudhary, had recently passed his Intermediate examination and was working with an online shopping company. According to his cousin Pankaj, Abhinav left home after dinner following a call from a friend.
Sequence of Events
Around 11:30 pm, the family received a call from an unknown number informing them that Abhinav had been admitted to a private hospital in critical condition. However, when they reached the hospital, doctors told them that Abhinav was declared dead on arrival.
Family Allegations
Family members alleged that a neighbour, who was riding the motorcycle, deliberately pushed Abhinav off the moving bike due to personal enmity. They claimed that three youths were riding a single bike and performing stunts, which were also recorded for social media.
Police Action
Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s father, Manoj, Thakurganj police registered an FIR against an unknown vehicle driver, treating the case as a road accident. Inspector Omvir Chauhan said CCTV footage is being examined to ascertain the exact sequence of events and that police have also traced the vehicle that caused the accident.
