8 months ago
Cab Driver's Death Leaves Family in Crisis
A cab driver named Girja Kumar Bharadwaj was killed in a car accident in South Delhi.
He was the only earner in his family, which includes his wife, two sons, and a younger son who has been in a coma since 2023.
The accident involved a speeding car driven by a 21-year-old MBA student named Krishansh Kapoor.
The family is now in a difficult situation, as they relied on Girja's income to pay for their younger son's medical treatment.
Krishansh Kapoor has been arrested and charged under relevant sections of the law.
The family is struggling to make ends meet without Girja's income.
Girja Kumar Bharadwaj, a 43-year-old cab driver, was killed in a car accident in South Delhi.
His family, including his wife and two sons, relied on his income to pay for their younger son's medical treatment.
The accident involved a speeding Citroën driven by Krishansh Kapoor, a 21-year-old MBA student.
Krishansh Kapoor was arrested and charged under Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The family is now in a difficult situation, struggling to afford their younger son's medical treatment without Girja's income.
- Who
- Girja Kumar Bharadwaj, a 43-year-old cab driver and sole breadwinner, and his family.
- What
- A fatal car accident involving Girja's cab and a speeding Citroën driven by Krishansh Kapoor.
- Where
- The accident took place at the Siri Fort intersection in South Delhi.
- When
- The accident occurred on Tuesday.
- Why
- Krishansh Kapoor was driving at high speed and collided with Girja's cab.
Key facts
- Victim's Name
- Girja Kumar Bharadwaj
- Victim's Age
- 43
- Victim's Profession
- Cab Driver
- Accident Location
- Siri Fort, South Delhi
- Accused's Name
- Krishansh Kapoor
- Accused's Age
- 21
- Accused's Profession
- MBA Student
- Accused's Education
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Quotes
Rekha Bharadwaj
Girja’s wife and Vishal’s mother
“Our dream was to educate both our sons so we could leave this place. But in 2023, Vishal met with an accident and has been in a coma since. Deepak (Vishal’s brother) and I have to stay home to take care of him. My husband used to bring medicines every day based on whatever he earned. I don’t even have money to last a week now”
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“Whatever Rs 35,000-40,000 he earned, half of it had to be spent on our son’s medicines. Our elder son had to quit his studies so we could afford his brother’s treatment. I have to stay home for Vishal’s full-time care. How can I go out and work now?”
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Police Officer
A police officer investigating the accident
“The accused, Krishansh Kapoor, was present at the spot and was immediately arrested. He was returning from a friend’s party and was heading to his home in Udai Park, which is about one kilometre from the accident site”
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