New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Two friends returning home after closing their grocery shops were killed when a speeding concrete mixer truck rammed their scooter as the truck made a U-turn in Khajuri Khas here, dragging the two-wheeler for nearly 100 to 150 metres, police said on Tuesday.
The accident occurred near the Old Police Station cut around 11.55 pm on Monday. Police identified the victims as Santosh (30), a resident of Pakki Khajuri, and Pawan (33), who lived in gali number 24 in Khajuri Khas, northeast Delhi.
According to a relative of Santosh, the scooter got stuck in the front of the truck after being hit, but the driver kept driving, dragging the two-wheeler about 100 to 150 metres before abandoning it and fleeing with his helper.
After receiving information, a police team rushed to the spot and found both men seriously injured. While one was taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital by his family members, the other was shifted by police. Both were declared dead by doctors, police said. The bodies were later shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital for postmortem examination. Forensic teams also inspected the accident site and collected evidence.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Rahul Alwal said police seized the concrete mixer truck, identified the driver using the vehicle’s registration number, and are working to arrest him.
Santosh is survived by his parents, wife and four children, while Pawan is survived by his parents, wife and a child, the family members said.
Police said they have registered a case under relevant sections of law at Khajuri Khas police station, and further investigation is underway. PTI SSJ ASD
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