A Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigation into the Gurugram road rage case has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla “intentionally” struck the motorcycle of biker Shivani Chauhan, known as ‘Sia’ on social media, when she was travelling with her friends from Golf Course Road towards Extension Road on September 13.
Baisla, his cousin were arrested on September 15
The chargesheet is expected to retain all offences listed in the FIR, including attempt to murder charges, based on the findings of the probe into the incident, news agency PTI reported, citing officials. However, CCTV footage and other technical evidence confirmed that they had visited a nightclub on MG Road after travelling from Palwal with two other men, who were not found to be involved in the case. The incident came to light after Chauhan, known as Sia on social media, posted footage of the collision on Instagram. There were four people in the car at the time of the incident. Baisla and his cousin Lavnish were in the front. Police also stated that the investigation did not establish that the two accused were intoxicated at the time of the incident. The road rage incident occurred within half an hour of the accused leaving the nightclub.
The video went viral, prompting police to register a suo motu FIR at the Sector 56 police station on September 14 under Sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The two subsequently travelled to Salasar and Mehandipur Balaji in Rajasthan before being arrested on September 15, HT reported earlier.
Also Read I 2 men killed as car hits motorcycle in Gurugram: Police The SIT report has concluded “this was not an accident, but a calculated, intentional act”, a senior police officer said, as quoted by PTI. Police said Baisla and Lavnish allegedly fled to their hometown in Palwal after the incident. Police said both accused had applied for regular bail following their arrest, but the court rejected their pleas. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the allegations and concerns that the accused could influence the victim or witnesses and interfere with the investigation, according to officials.
