A tragic incident occurred in Gurgaon on Saturday when a 42-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a speeding canter near the TCI Chowk flyover in the Farrukhnagar area. The victim has been identified as Uma Devi, a native of Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh. She had been residing in rented accommodation in Khawaspur village and was employed as a labourer at a cold chain company located on Pataudi Road.
Incident Details
According to the police, the accident took place around 5:30 pm when Uma Devi was returning home from work. As she was crossing the road below the TCI Chowk flyover, an unidentified canter driver, driving at high speed, hit her. The impact threw her onto the road, causing severe injuries. The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Police Response and Investigation
Upon receiving information, Vimlesh Kumar, the deceased's brother-in-law, rushed to the spot. He later filed a complaint at the Farrukhnagar police station, leading to the registration of a case against the unknown driver. The police have invoked Sections 106 (death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the BNS. An officer familiar with the investigation stated, “We have launched a thorough investigation. Teams are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the canter and its driver. We will apprehend the truck driver soon and take legal action.”
Medical Confirmation
Uma Devi was immediately taken to the government hospital in Sector 10, Gurgaon, where doctors pronounced her dead upon arrival. Hospital documents have been included in the case file.
Background of the Victim
Uma Devi had moved from her native district in Uttar Pradesh to Gurgaon for work. She lived with her family in Khawaspur village and worked as a labourer. Her untimely death has left her family in shock and grief.
The police are continuing their efforts to track down the culprit and have urged anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more evidence is gathered.
