A 25-year-old delivery executive lost his life in a tragic road accident in Gurgaon’s Udyog Vihar area on Saturday afternoon. The victim, identified as Krishna Gupta, was working for the quick-commerce platform Blinkit when he was run over by a heavy truck near Peepal Chowk. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM as the truck reportedly took a sudden turn, causing the motorcycle to skid on the busy industrial road.
How the accident happened at Peepal Chowk
Krishna was a resident of Kanpur and had been working in Gurgaon for several years to support his family. On the day of the accident, he was riding his motorcycle behind a heavy truck in Sector 19. According to eyewitnesses, the truck swerved unexpectedly, forcing Krishna to apply hard brakes. This caused his bike to slip, and he fell directly under the rear wheels of the vehicle. People nearby rushed to the spot and managed to stop the truck driver before he could flee.
Legal action and police investigation details
The Udyog Vihar Police Station has taken immediate action by seizing the truck and arresting the driver at the spot. An FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for rash driving and causing death by negligence. The police are currently verifying the driver’s license and the registration documents of the vehicle to ensure everything was legally compliant at the time of the crash.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim Name | Krishna Gupta (25) |
| Home Town | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Company | Blinkit Delivery Partner |
| Legal Charges | BNS Section 281 and 106 |
| Location | Peepal Chowk, Udyog Vihar |
| Current Status | Driver arrested and vehicle seized |
Focus on safety of gig workers and road conditions
The investigation is now focused on reconstructing the exact sequence of events using CCTV footage from Peepal Chowk and adjacent roads. Investigators are recording statements from those who saw the truck turn without a signal. This incident has sparked a debate among the public regarding the safety of delivery partners who work under tight timelines in congested industrial belts where heavy container trucks operate frequently. The victim’s body was handed over to his family after a post-mortem examination for final rites in his hometown.
