What began as a peaceful and enjoyable day quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal. On the 25th of January, after days of overcast skies, the sun finally made an ap-pearance, and pollution levels had slightly decreased. Around midday, we decided to go cycling—not for exercise, but for leisure—staying within Defence Colony to avoid the heavy traffic on the main roads.
As we rode past Central Park on the C-block side, Harinder was cycling ahead of me while I followed closely behind. Suddenly, I heard the blaring sound of a car horn from behind. Turning around, I saw a red Audi speeding recklessly toward us. I instinctively raised my hand, signaling the driver to slow down, but she barely missed hitting me and instead crashed straight into Harinder.
Her cycle was flung into the air, and she hit the ground hard. To my shock, the car didn’t stop—it just sped away. In that brief, chaotic moment, I managed to glimpse the driver—a woman. I shouted for her to stop, but she showed no remorse and continued driving.
Thankfully, Harinder escaped serious injuries—no broken bones, just bruises and a state of shock. Nearby residents and passersby who had witnessed the incident rushed to help. She was shaken but conscious. I immediately called the helpline, and within minutes, two security guards arrived at the scene.
The incident occurred right in front of C-131, where Rohit Dhawan, standing on his first-floor balcony, witnessed everything. Bhardwaj from C-54, who was nearby, also rushed to help. So did more people around.
Meanwhile, the guards followed the car’s direction and traced it outside C-109, where the driver had gone to visit Dr. Varun Duggal. However, before they could reach her, she fled again. Fortunately, we managed to note down the car’s registration number, and with Dr. Duggal’s assistance, we identified the driver—Dr. Rashmi Mehra, residing at I-1720, 2nd Floor, C.R. Park, New Delhi, and her phone number.
Constable Vinod, the local beat officer, arrived promptly, and a formal complaint was lodged with all the details and witness details. When the police contacted Dr. Mehra, she shockingly denied any involvement, claiming, “I’m not in Delhi.” It was only when the constable presented the evidence—her visit to C-109, witness accounts, and the car details—that she abruptly dismissed the matter, saying, “Do whatever you want.”
Doctors take an oath to save lives, not endanger them. Accidents can happen, but the least one can do is stop, help, and ensure the injured receive medical attention. Fleeing the scene is not just unethical—it’s a crime.
This incident is a stark reminder of the kind of people we share the roads with. Stay alert, stay safe, and look out for each other. We are fine now, but I sincerely hope the authorities take strict action against this reckless and irresponsible driver.
Jai Hind And Stay Safe.
