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Gurugram Hit-and-Run Probe Examines Drinking, Pursuit Before Biker Crash
Police are investigating a car crash involving a woman biker named Sia in Gurugram.
Investigators say the car may have followed her motorcycle after an argument.
They believe the car travelled about two kilometres at high speed before hitting her bike.
A camera on Sia’s motorcycle recorded the incident.
The video was later shared widely online.
Police arrested alleged driver Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavnish in Rajasthan.
Two other people were also in the car and have been asked to give statements.
Tests will help determine whether Bainsla had been drinking.
Sia wants authorities to take action against anyone else who may have been involved.
SIT sources allege Kalyan Bainsla and three others drank before the crash.
Bainsla allegedly pursued biker Sia for about two kilometres before the collision.
Bainsla and his cousin Lavnish were arrested in Rajasthan on Tuesday.
Blood and urine samples from Bainsla were sent for testing, with results awaited.
Sia has urged authorities to investigate the two other occupants of the car.
- Who
- Kalyan Bainsla, his cousin Lavnish, two other car occupants, and biker Sia are central to the investigation.
- What
- A car allegedly hit Sia’s motorcycle after an altercation and a pursuit on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road.
- Where
- The incident began near Sector 53 Metro station and occurred on Golf Course Road in Gurugram; the arrests took place in Rajasthan.
- When
- The collision occurred on Sunday; Bainsla and Lavnish were arrested on Tuesday.
- Why
- Investigators are examining an alleged altercation, pursuit, possible drinking, and the conduct of all four car occupants.
Investigation Allegations
Pending Findings
Possible drinking before the crash
Investigation Allegations
SIT sources say Bainsla and the other occupants had reportedly been drinking after partying through the night.
Pending Findings
The allegation has not been confirmed; investigators are awaiting the results of Bainsla’s blood and urine tests.
Roles of the other occupants
Investigation Allegations
Sia has called for the two other men in the car to be investigated and prosecuted if they played a role.
Pending Findings
Police have only issued notices so far and will decide on further arrests after recording their statements.
Events before the collision
Investigation Allegations
Investigators allege an altercation was followed by a high-speed pursuit lasting about two kilometres.
Pending Findings
Authorities are still examining the full sequence of events, including the conduct of each occupant and the footage.
Key facts
- Alleged driver
- Kalyan Bainsla, 33, was allegedly driving a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
- Front passenger
- Bainsla’s cousin Lavnish, 34, was reportedly in the front passenger seat.
- Pursuit distance
- Investigators believe the car followed Sia for approximately two kilometres.
- Evidence
- An action camera mounted on Sia’s superbike recorded the crash.
- Arrests
- Bainsla and Lavnish were arrested in Rajasthan on Tuesday.
- Forensic testing
- Bainsla’s blood and urine samples were sent for testing; results are awaited.
- Other occupants
- Police issued notices to the two other men travelling in the car.
Sources
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