The Gurugram hit-and-run case has taken a major legal turn after police added an attempt-to-murder charge against the driver accused of hitting a woman biker on Golf Course Road.
Police invoked Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. The section deals with attempt to murder and carries a punishment of up to 10 years in prison.
Police later arrested the accused driver, Kalyan Bainsla, in Rajasthan. The case began after footage of the September 13 incident spread widely online.
Woman Biker Sia Describes the Incident
The woman biker, Shivani Chauhan, who identifies herself as Sia, said the incident started when a car passed her at high speed on Golf Course Road.
She alleged that the vehicle then slowed down and moved alongside her. According to Sia, people inside the car gestured for her to stop before the vehicle began moving dangerously close to her bike.
Sia further alleged that the occupants appeared intoxicated and that the car deliberately followed her before striking her motorcycle.
Her account has been reported by multiple Indian news outlets. However, the allegations remain part of the ongoing investigation.
CCTV Footage Leads to Tougher Charge
The police initially registered the case under sections relating to rash driving and acts that endanger life or personal safety.
However, investigators later reviewed CCTV footage from the area. Police said the footage showed the white car swerving toward the biker before the collision.
Following that review, officers added Section 109 of the BNS to the FIR.
The footage became central to the police investigation after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Driver Denies Deliberate Collision
Bainsla has disputed the allegation that he intentionally hit Sia.
According to reports, he said he lost control of the vehicle near a U-turn. He also claimed that he did not deliberately target the woman biker.
Bainsla said he left the scene because he feared confrontation with the group of bikers. Police later arrested him in Rajasthan following the investigation.
Sia Says Protective Gear Saved Her
Sia said her protective riding equipment helped prevent more serious injuries during the crash.
She also questioned why the driver did not stop after the collision if, as he claimed, the incident was an accident.
The biker has called for strict legal action and said she wants the case to highlight the dangers faced by women on busy roads.
Police Arrest Kalyan Bainsla
Gurugram Police arrested Bainsla in Rajasthan after a search that lasted roughly two days.
Police said they located him in the Dausa area before bringing him into custody.
The investigation has also expanded beyond the original hit-and-run allegations. Later reports said police added charges related to stalking and insulting a woman’s modesty after examining additional evidence.
Gurugram Hit-and-Run Case Draws Attention
The Gurugram hit-and-run case has attracted widespread attention because the collision was captured on video.
The footage has raised concerns about road safety, aggressive driving and the security of women travelling on busy roads.
At the same time, investigators will have to establish the facts and determine the circumstances surrounding the collision through the available evidence.
For now, the attempt-to-murder charge marks a significant escalation in the case, while the investigation and legal proceedings continue.
