New Delhi: A 73-year-old man was arrested after his car allegedly rammed into a motorcycle in South Delhi’s RK Puram and dragged the two-wheeler for nearly 500 metres on Wednesday night.
The incident took place around 10 pm when the blue Honda Amaze was heading from Bhikaji Cama Place towards RK Puram Metro Station. Police received a call regarding the incident at 10.22 pm and a team from RK Puram police station reached the spot.
Police identified the accused as Venu Gopal, a Vasant Kunj resident. According to police, 21-year-old Tanish Tokas of Munirka village was sitting on his motorcycle, parked by the roadside, when the car allegedly struck him.
Tokas was thrown onto the road due to the impact, while the motorcycle got caught with the car and was dragged along the road. He was later medically examined and did not suffer any serious injuries, police said.
A video recorded at the scene showed people following the car as it dragged the motorcycle, with sparks being generated on the road. Passersby eventually intercepted the vehicle on Africa Avenue and made the driver stop.
A car allegedly hit a bike and dragged it for nearly half a kilometre in Delhi’s RK Puram. Police have arrested a 73-year-old man in connection with the incident.
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The footage showed people surrounding the car and asking Gopal to come out. He was seen apologising with folded hands, while some people allegedly slapped him.
Police said the accused was also medically examined and no alcohol was detected in his system.
A case has been registered under provisions related to rash driving or riding on a public way and rash or negligent acts endangering human life or personal safety and causing simple hurt. Further investigation is underway, police said.
