Karan Kalyan Baisla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving a woman biker, has spoken out, stating he did not realize the biker was female. The incident, which drew significant public attention, occurred recently and was captured on camera, showing the accused fleeing the scene after the collision, according to livemint.com.
Baisla claimed he was being teased by the biker and fled after the collision out of fear of being attacked by other bikers present at the scene. He also said he tried hard to save the biker after the accident. The video footage circulated widely on social media, prompting authorities to take swift action in the case, as reported by livemint.com.
The case has sparked discussions on road safety and the treatment of women riders in Gurugram and beyond. Hit-and-run incidents remain a serious concern in India, with law enforcement agencies emphasizing stricter enforcement and public awareness. This incident adds to a growing list of road rage cases that have highlighted the need for better traffic discipline and protection for vulnerable road users, according to livemint.com.
The police have registered a case against Karan Kalyan Baisla and are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The victim’s condition and further legal proceedings are being closely monitored, with updates expected as the investigation progresses, livemint.com reported.