Delhi’s Subhash Nagar turned into a scene of horror early on February 21 when a black car, hurtling at breakneck speed, mowed down a delivery boy, leading to his instant death. The mishap unfolded near the metro station’s red light, a spot frequented by night workers and late-night commuters.
Hem Shankar, a 25-year-old resident of Raghubir Nagar, was on his routine delivery run when tragedy struck at approximately 2:30 AM. Fellow riders who worked alongside him painted a picture of a diligent young man juggling multiple gigs to make ends meet in the capital. ‘We teamed up for these graveyard shifts,’ shared a grieving colleague. ‘A black car came out of nowhere, and he didn’t stand a chance.’
Chaos ensued post-collision as the car’s occupants, reportedly under the influence, attempted a getaway. ‘The engine roared like thunder, speed must have been 150 km/h,’ narrated a petrol pump attendant who witnessed the horror. ‘They smelled of booze, and one tried to run but the crowd nabbed him on the spot.’
Alerted by a PCR call at 3:30 AM, police units descended on the location, ferrying the mangled body to hospital where life was pronounced extinct. The recovery of the scene revealed skid marks indicating excessive velocity, bolstering claims of reckless endangerment.
Mohit Kumar, the detained driver hailing from Najafgarh and employed as an MCD contractor, faces serious charges. His vehicle seized, Kumar awaits interrogation as blood tests confirm alcohol levels. ‘FIR filed, legal proceedings underway,’ police briefed the media, emphasizing zero tolerance for such callousness.
As Subhash Nagar reels from the shock, this incident reignites debates on road safety. Delivery personnel, the unsung heroes of urban logistics, navigate dimly lit streets daily, exposed to such perils. Experts advocate for dedicated lanes, breathalyzers at checkposts, and harsher penalties. Hem Shankar’s untimely demise is a stark reminder: one wrong decision behind the wheel can shatter lives forever.