"Why Didn't You Stop?" Gurugram Biker On Driver's "Feeling Sorry" Remark - NDTV

**Why Didn't You Stop? Gurugram Biker On Driver's “Feeling Sorry” Remark**

A video that captured a high‑speed collision between a male sedan and a female motorbike in Gurugram went viral on social media last week, sparking widespread outrage. The footage shows the scooter, ridden by 27‑year‑old Sia Rani, being struck from behind as she travelled on a busy arterial road. The driver of the sedan, identified as Kalyan Bainsla, stepped out after the impact and, according to the video, told the injured biker, “I’m feeling sorry for you,” before driving away. The remark, captured on the same clip that showed the biker’s helmet coming off and her falling to the ground, prompted Sia to confront the driver in a live‑streamed interview, asking, “Why didn’t you stop?”—a question that quickly trended on Twitter.

In response to the public outcry, Gurugram police lodged a First Information Report (FIR) on Tuesday, charging Bainsla with harassment, attempted murder and hit‑and‑run under Sections 324, 307 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR, reported by *Rediff* and *Firstpost*, notes that the victim suffered a fractured wrist and multiple bruises and required hospitalization for “potentially fatal” injuries. Bainsla’s legal counsel has denied any intent to cause harm, claiming the crash was a “road accident” and that the driver was unaware of the biker’s condition. Sia, speaking to *NDTV*, rejected the defence, stating that the driver’s failure to render aid after a serious collision constitutes a criminal act, not an expression of “feeling sorry.”

The incident has reignited concerns raised by women riders across the National Capital Region about a pattern of intimidation, forced “races,” and non‑consensual filming on public roads. In a recent *ThePrint* feature, several female bikers recounted similar experiences of being chased, filmed without permission, and coerced into dangerous stunts by motorists. Police officials have promised stricter enforcement of existing traffic safety laws and have announced a dedicated task force to investigate repeat offenses involving gender‑based road harassment. Advocacy groups, meanwhile, are urging the state government to introduce specific legislation that penalises the harassment and endangerment of women cyclists and motorcyclists.