Engineer runs SUV over 2-yr-old child in Faridabad

A software engineer ran over a two-year-old child with his SUV in Faridabad, killing him. The child’s mother, who was holding his hand, was also injured. Both were rushed to a nearby private hospital, where the child was declared dead. The mother is said to be out of danger.

The police said the accused, Rohit, a resident of Sector 87, Greater Faridabad, was arrested promptly. He works as a software engineer in a Noida-based company.

According to the complaint by the injured woman, Lakshmi, a resident near Amaulik Chowk, she was walking with her son Pradeep towards Kachha Khedi Road on Sunday evening. About half a kilometre along Khedi Road, an SUV hit the child from behind. The front wheel ran over Pradeep’s head, and Lakshmi also suffered injuries.

Bystanders took both to a private hospital in Greater Faridabad. The driver was caught by locals and handed over to the police. Doctors declared Pradeep dead, while Lakshmi remains under treatment. A case was registered and the driver arrested.

“During questioning, Rohit said he was returning home from work. On reaching Khedi Road, he lost control, causing the child to fall under the vehicle. The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem,” said investigating officer ASI Surendra Kumar.