Gurugram hit-and-run: Biker Sia asks if law wakes up only after a death
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Key Takeaways
Gurugram biker Sia, who was allegedly struck by a car on Golf Course Road last week, has publicly questioned the city's law and order machinery, demanding to know why authorities appear to act only after fatal incidents and why restrictions on bikers are not matched by accountability for rash four-wheeler drivers.
What Sia Said
'Until a biker gets hit and dies, will law and order not wake up?' Sia asked reporters. 'If you put so many restrictions on bikers in Gurugram, then you should also look at those driving four-wheelers. What are you doing about the people who are driving so rashly?'
Sia described the sequence of events leading up to the collision. According to her account, the car initially sped past her very closely on her lane. She said she initially gave the driver the benefit of the doubt, assuming it was an oversight or that the person was in a hurry.
How the Incident Unfolded
'But if you have sped past that fast, then just keep going straight ahead, right? What sense does it make for you to stop ahead, make gestures at me, and then come from behind, hit me and run away?' she said. Sia added that when the driver rolled down the windows, she observed two people in the front seats and believed there were two more in the rear. The car, she noted, had completely tinted black windows, limiting her visibility.
Notably, the victim emphasised that she rides in her lane and follows standard safety practices, placing the responsibility squarely on the alleged aggressor's deliberate conduct.
How Riding Gear Prevented Worse Injuries
Sia credited her protective riding equipment with preventing more serious injuries. 'I had my riding shoes on and my riding gloves, which have a feature that allows them to slide if you fall. If I hadn't been wearing my riding shoes and gloves, then the way my hand hit the ground first, my shoulder or legs could have broken,' she said.
Her account underscores a broader concern among motorcyclists about road safety infrastructure and enforcement in Gurugram, one of the National Capital Region's most traffic-dense corridors.
Demand for Arrest and Police Inaction
Sia expressed frustration over the alleged driver's continued freedom, saying the incident had been widely discussed since Monday. 'He hit a human being and left them on the road to die, and walked away. Even now, that person is roaming freely, giving soundbites to news reporters and presenting his defence. How is he getting so much time? Why isn't the police arresting him?' she said.
The incident has reignited debate about selective traffic enforcement in Gurugram, where critics argue that restrictions disproportionately burden two-wheeler riders while rash driving by car users goes largely unchecked. With the alleged driver yet to be arrested at the time of reporting, pressure on Gurugram Police is expected to intensify in the coming days.