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SUV driver held for crushing youth to death in Panchkula

Victim’s friend suffered injuries in the accident

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The accused was held at a checkpost.
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A youth died while another suffered injuries after a speeding SUV allegedly hit them while they were on their way to the Mata Mansa Devi Temple.

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The incident took place on the bridge in front of Sector 12 at around 1 am. The driver of the black Mahindra XUV fled from the spot after hitting the victims, who have been identified as Gurpreet and Sahil.

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Both the victims sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, where doctors declared Gurpreet dead.

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The victim’s family was informed and the body was handed over to them after a postmortem.

Providing further details, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Srishti Gupta said the Sector 2 outpost in-charge, Tajinder Pal Singh, set up a checkpoint near Majri Chowk bridge and intercepted the suspected vehicle.

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Further police interrogation confirmed the driver’s involvement in the incident, following which he was taken into custody. The police have also impounded the accused’s Mahindra XUV car.

Meanwhile, a case has been registered under Sections 125(A), 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is being carried out by the Sector 14 police team.

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