Footpath dwellers injured in hit-and-run accident in Delhi’s Paharganj, SUV driver arrested

The police then reached the hospital, and recorded the statements of the injured, Kalu Das, 50, and Anil Das, 48, both residents of Banka in Bihar, and filed a case.

“During the investigation, multiple CCTV cameras near the place of the incident were checked. In one footage, both victims were seen lying on the side of the footpath when a vehicle resembling a red-coloured Innova car was seen running over them. Further investigation revealed that only one red-coloured Innova was regularly operating in the area, belonging to Govind Gupta,” said Nidhin Valsan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central.

“His mobile phone number was obtained. Subsequently, the call detail record (CDR) and the location of the accused’s mobile number were promptly analysed, which confirmed his presence near Munjiya Chowk, Pahar Ganj,” added DCP Valsam.

The police seized the offending red Innova car, bearing blood stains. They said that during interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime. The crime team confirmed the presence of blood stains on the vehicle during inspection, they added.