A 40-year-old man named Mukesh Baghel lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident in Gurgaon on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:35 PM near the Vyapar Kendra in Sector 44. Mukesh, who worked at a petrol pump, was riding his motorcycle when a speeding white Mahindra Thar allegedly hit him head-on. The police have seized the vehicle from the spot, but the driver managed to escape after the collision.
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How did the accident happen in Sector 44?
According to the complaint filed by the victim’s brother, Ashok, the white Mahindra Thar was being driven on the wrong side of the road at a very high speed. Witnesses and family members alleged that the SUV did not have any number plates at the time of the crash. The impact was severe, leaving Mukesh critically injured on the road. The driver abandoned the SUV at the scene and fled before authorities could arrive.
What is the current status of the police investigation?
An FIR has been registered at the Sushant Lok Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections for rash driving and causing death by negligence. Police officials confirmed that the seized vehicle is registered in Badshahpur.
- CCTV Footage: Teams are currently examining footage from the area to identify the accused.
- Vehicle Details: The SUV was found without number plates, adding to the charges under the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Victim: Mukesh was a resident of Palwal district and is survived by his wife and two children.