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Gurugram Gym Owner Arrested After Woman Biker Hit
Police arrested a gym owner after a car hit a woman riding a motorcycle in Gurugram.
The woman, Shivani Chauhan, said the driver had made rude comments and intentionally hit her.
A video showed a car moving into her motorcycle from behind.
Police reviewed videos and CCTV footage before adding serious charges.
The charges include attempted murder, stalking and acts against a woman’s modesty.
The driver’s lawyer said the crash was an accident.
His lawyer also said he left because he was afraid of a crowd.
Police arrested the driver, his cousin and another person linked to his escape.
A court will consider the case as the investigation continues.
Gym owner Kalyan Bainsla was arrested in Rajasthan after allegedly hitting biker Shivani Chauhan with a car in Gurugram.
Police added attempted-murder, stalking and acts-against-modesty charges after reviewing videos, CCTV and Chauhan’s complaint.
Chauhan said Bainsla made obscene comments, chased her and deliberately struck her from behind on Golf Course Road.
Bainsla’s lawyer said the collision was accidental and that he fled because he feared being attacked by a mob.
Police also arrested Bainsla’s cousin Lovneesh and apprehended another alleged helper, Pramod, during the investigation.
- Who
- Gym owner Kalyan Bainsla is accused by biker Shivani Chauhan; his cousin Lovneesh and another alleged helper, Pramod, were also arrested or apprehended.
- What
- A car allegedly struck Chauhan’s motorcycle, leading to attempted-murder, stalking and related charges.
- Where
- The collision occurred on Golf Course Road in Gurugram; Bainsla and Lovneesh were reported arrested in Rajasthan, with accounts referring to Rajgarh and Dausa.
- When
- The collision occurred on a Sunday; Chauhan posted a video on September 14, and Bainsla was arrested on Tuesday, September 15.
- Why
- Police say Chauhan reported stalking, obscene comments and an intentional collision; the defense says it was an accident and Bainsla fled because he feared a mob.
Police and victim’s account
Defense account
Intent behind collision
Police and victim’s account
Police and Chauhan allege that Bainsla made obscene comments, stalked her and deliberately struck her motorcycle after an argument.
Defense account
Bainsla’s lawyer says the collision was accidental and involved no deliberate attempt to kill Chauhan.
Events after the crash
Police and victim’s account
Chauhan questioned why the driver did not stop after she was thrown from her motorcycle and said the incident showed women’s vulnerability on the road.
Defense account
The defense says Bainsla left because he feared being beaten by a crowd of approximately 25 to 30 bikers.
Video evidence
Police and victim’s account
Police said videos and CCTV footage supported adding the attempted-murder charge, while Chauhan said the videos were sufficient evidence.
Defense account
The defense alleged that videos shared by Chauhan and another rider were edited and planted, and claimed the biker group had been speeding and provoking the occupants.
Key facts
- Accused
- Kalyan Bainsla, a 33-year-old gym owner who also works as a realtor
- Victim
- Shivani Chauhan, a 27-year-old biker who uses the name “Siya” on Instagram
- Vehicle
- A Maruti Suzuki Ciaz allegedly struck Chauhan’s Aprilia RS 457
- Charges
- Attempt to murder, physical and digital stalking, and acts against a woman’s modesty
- Location
- Golf Course Road, Gurugram
- Arrests
- Bainsla and his cousin Lovneesh were arrested; police also apprehended Pramod
- Evidence
- Police cited Instagram videos and CCTV footage; the car was impounded
Quotes
Gurugram police spokesperson
A spokesperson representing Gurugram Police.
“It can be clearly seen that he deliberately hit (the biker) from the side after an argument … the intent was to kill the victim. The victim has also told the police that the intention was to kill her”
theprint.in
“There were around 25 to 30 bike riders at the scene. They were riding at 120 to 160 kilometres per hour. The videos shared by Siya and another rider are edited and planted.”
rediff.com
theprint.in
Sources
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