Driver nabbed after SUV rams van in southwest Delhi; two women in ICU
New Delhi (PTI): A 30-year-old man, who allegedly rammed his SUV into another vehicle, leaving five women passengers injured in southwest Delhi, has been arrested, police said on Tuesday.
Two of the injured women are still in the ICU, they added.
"The accident took place around 4.52 am on November 23 near Bhikaji Cama Place. Police reached the spot and found the van in damaged condition, while the occupants -- aged between 35 and 63 -- were rushed to Safdarjung Hospital by a PCR unit," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said, adding that a case under relevant provisions was registered in this connection.
Police said the offending vehicle could not be identified initially due to poor lighting, multiple escape routes and unreadable number plates, with investigators examining footage from over 600 CCTV cameras across AIIMS, Hauz Khas, Africa Avenue Road, IIT Flyover, Lado Sarai and Saket to trace the accused.
"Eventually, the team identified an SUV with a damaged right headlight and extensive impact marks. CCTV footage showed the vehicle being driven on the rim of its right front wheel for more than 10 km after the tyre had burst in the collision," the DCP said.
A breakthrough came when residents in Saket area informed police that a damaged SUV had entered a local lane early that morning.
Further inquiry led police to Dinesh Kumar Sankla, whose son Chanakya Sankla had been using the vehicle.
"Chanakya, who works in garments marketing and has no previous criminal involvement, was apprehended and he confessed to hitting the van while driving home from a dinner in Netaji Nagar. He later sent the damaged SUV to a service centre in Okhla, from where it was seized," the DCP added.
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UP govt committed to providing housing to needy: Adityanath
Gorakhpur (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state government would ensure housing for the needy and extend adequate financial assistance for the treatment of those suffering from serious illnesses.
During his visit to Gorakhpur, he heard grievances of people at a ‘Janata Darshan’ programme held at the Gorakhnath Temple.
Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said the government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person benefits from welfare schemes and that all public grievances are resolved effectively.
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He interacted with around 100 people and listened to their complaints individually at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan premises, an official statement said.
The chief minister directed administrative and police officials to ensure time-bound, fair and satisfactory redressal of issues.
He also instructed the police to take prompt and strict action in matters related to law enforcement.
During the interaction, a woman raised her concern regarding lack of housing, to which the chief minister assured that she would be provided a house under a government scheme.
People seeking financial help for treatment of serious ailments were also assured that lack of funds would not hinder medical care.
Adityanath directed officials to promptly prepare estimates for advanced medical treatment of needy patients and ensure timely assistance.
