Gurugram woman biker injured in hit-and-run; accused identified, police launch suo motu probe - The Hindu

A speeding car rammed into a lone female motorcyclist on a busy stretch of the Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway on Tuesday, dragging her bike for several metres before fleeing the scene. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered bruises and a fractured wrist but managed to pull over and seek immediate medical attention. Bystanders recorded the incident on their phones, and the footage quickly circulated on social media, prompting a surge of public outcry and demands for swift justice.

In a statement to the press later that day, the victim said she would file a formal FIR “today” but would not reveal her face for fear of retaliation. She alleged that the driver of the vehicle, a compact sedan, was not the car’s owner; the owner, who was out of town, claimed a friend had borrowed the car at the time of the crash. The woman’s account, corroborated by eyewitnesses and video evidence, identified the make and colour of the car, enabling police to trace the registration number within hours.

The Gurugram police announced a suo motu (on their own initiative) investigation, stating that the accused has already been identified through the vehicle’s registration details and CCTV footage from nearby toll booths. Senior police officials assured the public that the suspect will be apprehended, charged under the Motor Vehicles Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and held accountable for the hit‑and‑run. The department also pledged to monitor the case closely to prevent any perceived inaction, a stance echoed by the Haryana state’s traffic safety board, which has vowed to conduct a broader audit of speed‑limit enforcement on the expressway.

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