In a tragic incident in west Delhi, a 36-year-old man named Ajay Gupta lost his life after his two-wheeler was allegedly run over by a speeding car near the Moti Bagh metro station in the early hours of Sunday. Ajay Gupta, who was a grocery shop owner, was on his way back home when the accident occurred.
The car involved in the accident was being driven by a 28-year-old woman who is an architect by profession and a resident of Ashok Vihar. According to the police, the woman was allegedly speeding and first hit a generator before running over Gupta. It was revealed that she was returning from a party in Greater Kailash when the tragic incident took place. The woman has been arrested by the police.
The police received a PCR call at 4:08 am reporting the accident. Upon reaching the scene, they found two vehicles damaged on the road leading to the Moti Nagar flyover. However, neither the driver of the offending vehicle nor the victim was present at the spot. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Ghanshyam Bansal, stated that the driver of the car had taken the injured Gupta to ABG Hospital. From there, he was transferred to ESI Hospital by his relatives. Unfortunately, Gupta succumbed to his injuries later on.
Investigations revealed that Gupta was returning home after picking up medicines from the hospital, while the woman was heading back home from a party. Gupta’s family members informed the police that he had left home late at night to purchase medicine for himself.
The police have registered a case against the driver under sections 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way), 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others), and later section 304 A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code.
Gupta is survived by his wife and two children, who reside in Basai Darapur. His body was sent to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for post-mortem examination.
This unfortunate incident highlights the need for cautious driving and adherence to traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users. It serves as a reminder for drivers to prioritize road safety and exercise responsible behavior to prevent such tragic accidents from occurring in the future. The police will continue their investigation into the incident to gather more details and ensure that justice is served for Ajay Gupta’s untimely demise.
