Elderly Couple Hit by SUV in Kirti Nagar; Driver Arrested
A 71-year-old woman and her 79-year-old husband were hospitalized in West Delhi after being struck by an SUV near Arya Samaj Mandir.
An elderly couple was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a speeding SUV near the Arya Samaj Mandir in West Delhi's Kirti Nagar. The accident, which occurred on October 2, has left the victims undergoing medical treatment as police move to apprehend those responsible.
Victims Hospitalised Following Road Accident
The victims have been identified as 71-year-old Kusum Tagra and her husband, 79-year-old Dayanand Tagra. Following the collision, both individuals were taken to Kalra Hospital in Kirti Nagar. Medical professionals at the facility report that the couple is currently undergoing treatment and is in the process of recovering from their injuries.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, the children of the elderly couple, who reside in the United States, have been notified of the accident and the current condition of their parents.
Driver Arrested and Vehicle Impounded
The Delhi Police acted swiftly following the incident, arresting the driver of the offending SUV. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Navleen Kaur, has been taken into custody. Authorities have also impounded the vehicle involved in the accident.
Legal Action and Police Investigation
A formal case has been registered at the Kirti Nagar Police Station under FIR No. 260/26. The police have booked the driver under the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
- Section 281: Rash driving or riding on a public way.
- Section 125(a): Act endangering life or personal safety of others.
While the driver is in custody, law enforcement officials continue to conduct a thorough investigation into the specific circumstances that led to the accident.