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Gurgaon Driver Arrested After Woman Biker Hit-and-Run, Police Say
Police arrested a man accused of hitting a woman riding a motorcycle in Gurgaon.
The incident happened on Golf Course Road and was recorded by cameras.
The woman, Shivani Chauhan, said she was frightened and shared her account online.
Police said the driver, Kalyan Bainsla, later tried to avoid arrest.
They said he tried to escape while in custody and was hurt when he fell.
His cousin, who was allegedly with him, was also arrested.
Police changed the case from a basic rash-driving complaint to more serious charges after examining videos and the woman’s statement.
The car involved was also taken by police.
Gym owner Kalyan Bainsla was arrested over the alleged Golf Course Road hit-and-run.
Police said Bainsla allegedly tried to escape after being apprehended and was injured in the process.
The 27-year-old biker, Shivani Chauhan, said she feared for her safety after the collision.
Police added attempt-to-murder, stalking, and insulting-modesty charges after reviewing footage and her statement.
Bainsla’s cousin Lovenish Gurjar was also arrested, while police seized the alleged getaway car.
- Who
- Gym owner and former kabaddi player Kalyan Bainsla was arrested; his cousin Lovenish Gurjar was also detained. The alleged victim was 27-year-old biker Shivani Chauhan.
- What
- Police allege that a speeding car hit Chauhan and that Bainsla later tried to evade arrest.
- Where
- The collision occurred on Golf Course Road in Gurgaon; Bainsla was apprehended near Rajgarh in Rajasthan.
- When
- The arrest and alleged escape attempt occurred on Tuesday; the initial FIR was registered on Monday.
- Why
- Police said videos and Chauhan’s statement indicated conduct warranting attempt-to-murder, stalking, and other charges.
Key facts
- Accused
- Kalyan Bainsla, 33, a gym owner and former kabaddi player
- Alleged victim
- Shivani Chauhan, 27, a woman biker
- Location of incident
- Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
- Vehicle
- White Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, borrowed two days before the incident
- Additional accused
- Lovenish Gurjar, 34, Bainsla’s cousin
- Charges added
- Attempt to murder under Section 109, stalking under Section 78, and insulting a woman’s modesty under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Police action
- Three special teams were formed, and police sought two days of remand
Quotes
Gurugram Police spokesperson
Spokesperson for Gurugram Police
“They made abusive comments and Bainsla to counter the narrative against him while on the run by giving interviews. He operates a gym and some properties of his. Attempt to murder is made out by his intent seen in the video, the girl was lucky to be having safety gear. Hence we have put in stringent sections.”
indianexpress.com
“After being apprehended, the accused attempted to escape from police custody on the pretext of urinating, during which he sustained some injuries after falling. He was provided primary treatment at a hospital.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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