'4 Drunk People' Claim By Biker's Brother After Gurugram Hit-And-Run Shocker - NDTV

**Gurugram Hit‑and‑Run Sparks Legal and Familial Showdown** On 19 April, a 22‑year‑old female motorcyclist identified as Sia Kumar was fatally struck in a hit‑and‑run on a busy stretch of the NH‑48 fly‑over in Gurugram, Haryana. Police reports indicate that a white sedan, driven by 27‑year‑old Kunal Sharma, entered the lane at high speed and collided with the rider, who was wearing a helmet and a high‑visibility jacket. Emergency services rushed Sia to the nearby Medanta Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The incident, captured by nearby CCTV cameras, quickly went viral, prompting an outcry on social media and prompting the Gurugram traffic police to launch a formal investigation under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code.

In the days that followed, Sia’s brother, Rahul Kumar, alleged that four intoxicated passengers were present in the vehicle at the time of the crash, a claim reported by NDTV. “Four drunk people were in the car, and they were laughing as they fled the scene,” Rahul told reporters, demanding that the driver be charged with murder‑attempt. The victim’s father, Sunil Kumar, echoed this demand in a statement to *The Times of India*, seeking an “attempt to murder” charge against the driver. Conversely, Sia’s legal counsel, Advocate Manish Singh, placed responsibility on the biker, arguing that she may have been riding at an unsafe speed and failed to adhere to lane discipline, a position highlighted in an NDTV interview.

Kunal Sharma, the accused, has consistently denied any intent to harm. In a statement to *India Today* and the *Hindustan Times*, he asserted that he did not realize the vehicle he struck belonged to a female rider and maintained that the collision was accidental, not deliberate. He also denied the presence of any passengers, stating he was alone behind the wheel. The Gurugram police have recovered the vehicle’s forensic data and are reviewing CCTV footage to verify the brother’s claim of multiple occupants. A charge sheet is expected within the next fortnight, and the case remains under close scrutiny as both the family and legal representatives prepare for a protracted court battle.