Noida cab driver dies in car fire outside ex-lover’s wedding venue of, family alleges foul play
New Delhi: A 24-year-old cab driver from Noida, identified as Anil, died tragically after his car caught fire outside a banquet hall in East Delhi’s Gazipur on Saturday night. The incident occurred while Anil was attending a relative’s wedding at the venue.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Delhi) Abhishek Dhania, the Gazipur police station received multiple distress calls around 11 PM, reporting a vehicle engulfed in flames. "Some bystanders attempted to break the car windows and rescue him, but his body was charred beyond recognition," said Dhania. Anil was rushed to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, where he was declared dead.
Crime and Forensic Science Lab (FSL) teams have been deployed to investigate the cause of the fire, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the law.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Anil was allegedly in a relationship with the bride, but her father opposed the match due to their familial ties. The woman’s family had reportedly arranged for her to marry another man, leading to Anil’s presence at the wedding venue on the night of the incident.
Family members of the deceased suspect foul play, alleging that Anil was murdered due to his past relationship with the bride. Two PCR calls made by Anil’s brothers accused the woman's family of orchestrating a conspiracy. Meanwhile, three separate calls were made to the police by the bride’s father, claiming that Anil’s relatives were resorting to violence.
Police are currently exploring multiple angles, including personal disputes and the possibility of an accident, to determine the circumstances leading to the fire. "The woman and her family have not yet been questioned due to the ongoing wedding, and the FSL reports determining the exact cause of the fire are still pending," said an officer familiar with the case.
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Allahabad HC grants bail to accused in alleged rape case, says complainant "invited trouble"
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of raping a woman he met at a bar in Delhi, while controversially remarking that the victim "invited trouble" and was "responsible" for the incident.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh made these observations while hearing the bail application of Nischal Chandak, who was arrested in December 2024 in connection with an alleged rape reported in Noida.
The incident dates back to September 2024. The complainant, a postgraduate student from a reputed Noida-based university, had visited a bar in Hauz Khas, Delhi, with her friends. According to her police complaint, she consumed alcohol and became intoxicated. She alleged that the accused insisted she accompany him to his house to rest, but instead took her to a relative’s flat in Gurgaon, where he raped her.
The accused denied the charges, claiming that the woman voluntarily agreed to accompany him and that their encounter was consensual.
While granting bail, Justice Singh stated: “Even if the allegation of the victim is accepted as true, then it can also be concluded that she herself invited trouble and was also responsible for the same. Similar stand has been taken by the victim in her statement.”
The Court also noted that her medical report showed a torn hymen but did not offer a definitive opinion on sexual assault.
Highlighting the woman’s educational background, the Court observed: “She is a postgraduate student and was thus competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act.”
Based on the evidence, nature of the offence, and arguments presented, the Court deemed the case fit for bail and allowed the application.
Senior Advocate Vinay Saran, along with Advocate Balbir Singh, represented the accused in the matter.
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