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Gurugram Hit-and-Run Survivor Says She Will Ride Again

Gurugram Hit-and-Run Survivor Says She Will Ride Again
'I’ll ride again, but...': Gurugram hit and run survivor recalls 'extremely traumatising' incident · businesstoday.in

Sia was riding her motorcycle in Gurugram when a car allegedly followed her closely.

She said the car repeatedly came near her bike and its occupants gestured for her to stop.

At a turn, the car allegedly crossed in front of her and hit her motorcycle.

The car then drove away.

Sia said the experience was very frightening and has made her nervous about riding on the roads.

She especially worries about riding alone or with other bikers.

Her family questioned the police’s initial response.

Police later added an attempt-to-murder charge and arrested a suspect in Rajasthan.

Sia still plans to ride motorcycles again, although she expects to be more cautious.

Key facts

Incident
A sedan allegedly followed Sia and rammed her motorcycle before fleeing.
Survivor’s reaction
Sia called the incident extremely traumatising and scary.
Future riding
Sia said she intends to ride again but will feel nervous and more cautious.
Police action
Gurugram Police added an attempt-to-murder section to the FIR.
Accused
The accused was identified as Kalyan Bainsla.
Arrest location
Kalyan Bainsla was arrested in Rajasthan, according to India Today.
Investigation criticism
Sia’s family questioned the initial police response and the delay in arresting the accused.

Quotes

Sia

Survivor of the Gurugram motorcycle hit-and-run incident

“I was trying to stay a little ahead of them because I was scared. The way they were driving, they were repeatedly bringing their car close to my bike at high speed, and I was afraid that they might hit me and make me fall.”
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“I will be able to ride a bike, but I will be scared. I will be scared of going out alone on the road. Even going in a group will make me nervous. I’ll be scared to ride on the roads of Gurugram and Delhi.”
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