Delhi biker's throat slit by police barricade wire
What's the story
In a freak accident, a 21-year-old biker was killed in Delhi after an iron wire used to tie two police barricades allegedly slit his throat.
The mishap happened in Netaji Subhash Place when Abhishek Kumar was returning from work early this morning.
"Prima facie it appears that Abhishek was driving at high speed and didn't see the wire," a cop said.
Details
Police trying to ascertain what exactly happened
Abhishek, a graduate who was preparing for competitive exams, reportedly used to work as a part-time DJ. His father is an Ola driver.
Police suspect the Shakurpur JJ Colony resident was trying to either park between the barricades or drove into the wire by accident.
"Autopsy will confirm whether he died due to strangulation or cutting of his throat," said DCP Aslam Khan.
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No police at the spot, locals helped Abhishek: Relative
Kuch time baad yahin pe uski death ho gayi. Iss jagah pe koi bhi police wala nahi tha, sthaaniya logon ne hi uski madad ki. Yahaan pe PCR honi chahiye thi. Iske aane se 15 minute pehle bhi ek aur aadmi ko gardan pe nishaan laga tha: Sunil, Relative of the victim. pic.twitter.com/J3QACAVleY
— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2018
Action
Five cops including sub-inspector suspended
Abhishek's family has demanded action against those responsible. "There should have been a PCR van at the spot," said his relative Sunil. "Fifteen minutes before Abhishek's accident, someone else also suffered injuries on his neck here."
His mother sought a probe into the matter.
Till now, five cops have been suspended and the SHO sent to district lines. A case has been lodged.