A tragic road accident in Gurugram’s Khod village resulted in the deaths of a 60-year-old man and his two young grandsons on Friday night. The victims were hit by a speeding Mahindra Thar SUV while they were visiting relatives. Following the incident, the driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by the Pataudi police on Saturday. The vehicle has been seized and an investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.
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Who were the victims and what occurred on Friday night?
The victims have been identified as Subhash, a 60-year-old man, and his two grandsons, 10-year-old Ishant Khan and 8-year-old Zayed Khan. They were residents of Milkpur village in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, and had come to Khod village in Pataudi to meet their family. The accident happened around 11 PM on March 27, 2026, when the family members were standing near the road.
Eyewitnesses stated that the Mahindra Thar was being driven at an extremely high speed when it lost control and struck the trio. The impact was so severe that all three sustained fatal injuries. The driver did not stop to help the victims and drove away immediately after the collision.
What legal action has been taken by the Gurugram Police?
The Pataudi police station officials have initiated a formal investigation into the matter and confirmed the following details regarding the case:
- An FIR was registered under sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- The accused driver, identified as 25-year-old Deepanshu from Goriawas village, has been arrested.
- The Mahindra Thar SUV involved in the accident, which has a Gurugram registration number, is now in police custody.
- Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the Khod village area to track the vehicle’s movement prior to the crash.
- A medical examination of the driver is being conducted to check for alcohol consumption given the high speed reported by witnesses.
Pataudi SHO Brahm Prakash confirmed that the bodies of the deceased were handed over to their relatives on Saturday after the completion of post-mortem examinations. The police are preparing to produce the accused driver before a court to seek his remand for further questioning.
