The Patiala House Court in Delhi has formally acknowledged the comprehensive charge sheet submitted by Delhi Police in the high-profile Dhaula Kuan BMW accident that killed Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh. Summons have been issued to driver Gaganpreet Kaur for February 2 appearance.
On that fateful afternoon of September 14, Gaganpreet’s BMW, hurtling at double the permitted speed on Ring Road, smashed into a metro pillar before flipping and crushing Navjot Singh’s bike. His wife also suffered severe injuries. While she survived, Navjot breathed his last at Venkateshwara Hospital.
Speed analysis confirmed the car’s velocity at 100-110 km/h, far exceeding the 50 km/h limit. But the charge sheet’s most shocking revelation is the post-crash delay in medical attention. Police reports indicate Navjot was conscious for 15 minutes, a window where prompt care at nearby AIIMS or Delhi Cantt could have altered the outcome.
Instead, Gaganpreet opted for a distant GTB Nagar hospital, covering 20 km in 23 minutes – a decision investigators term intentional negligence that squandered the golden hour. The 400-page document invokes BNS sections 105, 281/125B, and 238A, painting a picture of reckless endangerment leading to death.
Judicial scrutiny has begun, with the court finding initial proof of guilt in the filings. This incident reignites debates on road safety enforcement in Delhi’s bustling corridors. Families of victims await accountability, as the accused prepares to face the consequences of her actions in court.
