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Gurugram Road Rage Case Puts Kabaddi Player Under Investigation
A woman named Sia was riding her motorcycle with other bikers in Gurugram.
A car allegedly followed the group and hit her bike.
A camera on her motorcycle recorded her falling and sliding along the road.
The accused driver was identified as Kalyan Bainsla.
Sia said he misbehaved and seemed intoxicated.
Bainsla said the crash was accidental and that he left because he feared the bikers would attack him.
The car’s registered owner said Bainsla had borrowed it.
Police opened a case after the video became widely shared.
Sia later said she would pursue legal action.
Kalyan Bainsla is accused of hitting woman biker Sia with a Maruti Ciaz on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road.
Camera footage showed Sia being knocked from her Aprilia RS 457 and skidding several metres.
Sia alleged that Bainsla followed her group, misbehaved and appeared intoxicated before the collision.
Bainsla acknowledged a collision but said it was accidental and that he fled fearing attacks from the bikers.
Gurugram Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 281 and 125 after the video went viral.
- Who
- Kalyan Bainsla is accused of hitting woman biker Sia; the vehicle was registered to a man identified as Manish.
- What
- A car allegedly struck Sia’s motorcycle during a road-rage incident, after which the driver fled.
- Where
- Golf Course Road in Gurugram, Haryana.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday; the police case followed after footage went viral.
- Why
- Sia said the driver followed and misbehaved with the bikers, while Bainsla said the collision was accidental and he fled because he feared being attacked.
Woman Biker’s Account
Accused’s Account
Events before the collision
Woman Biker’s Account
Sia alleged that the car followed her group, that Bainsla approached and misbehaved with her, and that he appeared intoxicated.
Accused’s Account
Bainsla said he asked the bikers to ride slowly after 20 to 22 riders sped past him and denied making gestures toward Sia.
Cause of the crash
Woman Biker’s Account
Sia’s account and the footage led to allegations that Bainsla rammed the car into her motorcycle from the side.
Accused’s Account
Bainsla said Sia was turning without checking her mirrors, he lost control near a U-turn, and the collision was unintentional.
Reason for leaving
Woman Biker’s Account
The incident account says Bainsla allegedly fled after knocking Sia from her motorcycle.
Accused’s Account
Bainsla said he feared the group of bikers would beat him and was concerned for his family’s safety.
Key facts
- Accused
- Kalyan Bainsla, described as an international kabaddi player, Indian rugby team member, gym operator and trainer.
- Victim
- A woman biker identified as Sia.
- Vehicle involved
- A Maruti Ciaz allegedly borrowed by Bainsla from its registered owner, Manish.
- Motorcycle
- An Aprilia RS 457 ridden by Sia.
- Police action
- Gurugram Police took suo motu cognizance and registered a case.
- Legal provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 281 for rash driving and 125 for causing injury.
- Accused’s response
- Bainsla admitted a collision but denied intentionally hitting Sia and said he left out of fear.
Quotes
Shivani Chauhan (Sia)
The biker injured in the Gurugram collision
“I am grateful to God that I was wearing my riding shoes and riding gloves. If I hadn't been wearing my riding shoes and gloves, the impact on my hand could have even broken my shoulder. My leg could have been broken too.”
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“About 20 to 22 motorcyclists sped past me. I didn't realise a young woman was riding one of the bikes; I had simply asked her and the young man accompanying her to slow down. I did not hit them intentionally.”
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Sources
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