Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Sia questions driver’s ‘accident’ claim, asks why he did not stop - The Hindu

**Gurugram Hit‑and‑Run Sparks Outrage After Biker’s Death**

A 30‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed on the busy NH‑48 stretch in Gurugram on Wednesday night after a white SUV struck him at high speed and failed to stop. The victim, identified as Rohit Sharma, was riding home from a late‑shift when the collision occurred near the Huda City Centre fly‑over. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud impact followed by the vehicle accelerating away, while the biker lay motionless on the road. Emergency services arrived within minutes, but Sharma was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, 45‑year‑old Kalyan Bainsla, was later detained after a police investigation traced the vehicle’s registration to him. Bainsla initially told investigators that the crash was an “accident” and that he had panicked, which is why he did not stop. However, his account has been sharply challenged by Indian‑American singer‑songwriter Sia, who posted on social media asking, “If it was truly an accident, why did you flee the scene?” She added that the driver’s failure to render aid constitutes a serious breach of law. Gurugram Police, citing forensic evidence and CCTV footage, have rejected Bainsla’s claim and invoked the **Attempt to Murder** clause under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, arguing that the driver’s reckless speed and deliberate escape demonstrate a willful intention to cause fatal harm.

Bainsla was formally arrested on Thursday and produced before a local magistrate, where the court ordered him to be remanded in custody for further investigation. The police have filed a charge sheet that includes **Attempt to Murder**, **Hit‑and‑Run**, and **Causing Death by Dangerous Driving**. A spokesperson for the Gurugram Superintendent of Police emphasized that the case will be fast‑tracked, noting that “the law treats any driver who flees the scene of a fatal collision as committing a grave offense, irrespective of the circumstances.” The incident has reignited public debate over road safety in the National Capital Region and prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.

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