Driver dragged 1.5km by men who stole his car, dies
In a shocking incident, a 43-year-old taxi driver was killed after being dragged by car robbers for nearly 1.5 kilometers on the road in Delhi's Mahipalpur, NDTV reported. The incident, which was caught on camera, took place when the victim tried to stop the robbers from taking away his taxi. A Faridabad native, Bijendra, reportedly suffered serious injuries before ultimately succumbing at a hospital. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police registered a case and launched an investigation into this appalling crime.
Details of the attack
According to The Free Press Journal, the incident took place on Tuesday night when a group of robbers stole Bijendra's car. However, he attempted to stop them, during which the robbers assaulted him and dragged him along the road while trying to make off with his vehicle. The robbers eventually fled the scene, leaving Bijendra gravely injured in the middle of the road. He later passed away due to the injuries sustained during the robbery and dragging incident.
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No arrests made so far, investigation underway
After receiving information about the incident, the police reportedly rushed to the scene and found Bijendra in critical condition. They quickly shifted him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Authorities believe his death was caused by the injuries he sustained while being dragged along the road. The police have filed an FIR and are actively investigating the case using CCTV footage from the area and other evidence. However, no arrests have been made so far.
'Will arrest culprits soon': Delhi Police
As part of their ongoing investigation, the Delhi Police said they were thoroughly examining both the crime scene and surrounding areas for any evidence that may help identify and apprehend the culprits. They reportedly expressed confidence that they would be able to arrest the individuals responsible for Bijendra's tragic death soon. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the crime scenario in Delhi and highlights the need for increased security measures to protect people from such violent crimes.
Similar hit-and-drag incidents in Delhi
In January, a man died in a similar incident when a car rammed into his scooter and dragged his body stuck on its bonnet for nearly 350m in Delhi's Keshav Puram. This has eerie similarities to the death of Anjali Singh, who died after a vehicle rammed into her scooter while she was returning from an event on January 1. She died after being dragged by a car for 13km.
