What Happened to Assamese Actress Nandini Kashyap in the Hit-and-Run Case?

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Key Takeaways
- Nandini Kashyap has been remanded to police custody following a hit-and-run incident.
- A tragic accident led to the death of 21-year-old Samiul Haque.
- Initial charges against Kashyap were escalated after the victim's death.
- The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- The victim's family has raised significant concerns regarding the incident.
Guwahati, July 30 (NationPress) A court has placed Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap, arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident, into two days of police custody.
Kashyap was brought before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in the Kamrup (Urban) district, who approved the police’s request for custody.
The Guwahati Police sought five days of custody for Kashyap. While her legal representative sought bail, the magistrate dismissed the bail application.
A tragic incident occurred when 21-year-old engineering student Samiul Haque, critically injured in a hit-and-run, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday evening, leading to the arrest of Nandini Kashyap.
The unfortunate accident took place in the early hours of July 26 in the Dakshingaon area of the city. Samiul was returning home from his job at a streetlight installation when he was allegedly hit by a Bolero SUV. Kashyap initially reported to the police on the morning of July 26, underwent questioning, and was released on a personal recognizance bond. She was called back for further interrogation on July 27 and was subsequently released.
Her arrest occurred just hours after Samiul's death in the hospital.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Jayanta Sarathi Borah, informed the media that traffic police were not aware of the incident immediately after it happened. “A Bolero had collided with a scooty rider on the night of July 25. The following morning, the woman came to the police, was allowed to leave on a PR bond, and a notice was issued for her appearance as needed,” Borah stated.
Following the incident, an FIR was lodged by the victim’s family, although it did not name the accused. According to law enforcement, Kashyap’s involvement was established on July 26. Initially, charges under Sections 115(2), 125, and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) were filed. After the victim's demise, police added Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).
The police have requested the Forensic Science Laboratory to examine the suspected vehicle and are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity.
DCP Borah also mentioned that Kashyap underwent a medical examination post-arrest. “Since she voluntarily presented herself to the police on July 26, there was no immediate necessity for a medical check-up at that time,” he added.
The victim’s family has expressed concerns regarding Kashyap’s actions, claiming that she did not stop to help Samiul after the accident and failed to visit him in the hospital during his treatment.