Tragedy struck Delhi’s Subhash Nagar in the dead of night on February 21 as a delivery boy was fatally rammed by a black car racing at perilous speeds. The collision near the Metro red light at 2:30 AM claimed Hem Shankar’s life, leaving his loved ones in despair.
A Raghubir Nagar local, Shankar thrived on night shifts, partnering with others to deliver essentials across the city. ‘We were a team against the dark hours,’ lamented a peer. ‘That car ended it all in a blur.’
Vivid recollections from a petrol pump staffer highlight the mayhem: ‘Screeching tires, booze stench, speedometer likely at 150. Collision was brutal; they fled but locals swarmed and caught the driver.’ Bystander vigilance proved crucial.
PCR alerts at 3:30 AM mobilized police, who rushed the grievously hurt man to hospital. Despite efforts, he was beyond saving. Forensic teams combed the area, collecting evidence of rash driving.
Mohit Kumar, detained from Najafgarh and working as MCD contractor, confronts grave accusations. Vehicle impounded, he’s slated for tests revealing intoxication. FIR encompasses death by negligence and related clauses; justice machinery rolls.
Beyond the immediate sorrow, this episode spotlights urban road rage epidemics. Delivery riders, vital to 24/7 economies, demand safeguards like reflective gear mandates, speed governors, and drunk-driving crackdowns. Shankar’s story compels action: transform condolences into concrete change for safer streets.