Gurugram road rage caught on camera as car hits woman biker, driver flees: ‘He kept making hand gestures'

A road-rage incident on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road has drawn police attention after a woman biker shared footage showing her motorcycle being hit by a car. The incident, which allegedly involved the car driver pursuing and eventually ramming the bike, took place on Sunday morning.

The matter came to light after the rider, who identifies as Sia and runs the Instagram account rebelwheels_sia_, posted a video of the incident along with her account of what happened. The footage, recorded by cameras mounted on her and her friends’ motorcycles, has since circulated widely on social media.

Gurugram Police told ANI that FIR has been registered at Sector-56 Police Station, after the police's Social Media Monitoring Cell intercepted the video circulating on social media on September 14.

The police said that no written complaint has been received from the victim so far. However, acting on the viral video, police have initiated action and are attempting to contact the woman involved in the incident.

Gurugram Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abhilaksh Joshi said, "On September 14, our Social Media Monitoring Cell intercepted a video showing a four-wheeler hitting a female two-wheeler rider from behind. This incident occurred on Golf Course Road; the Gurugram Police have contacted the woman involved and, taking suo motu cognisance, have registered an FIR at the Sector 56 Police Station in Gurugram."

"Regarding the accused's identity, details are currently being traced via the vehicle involved; the woman will also be included in the investigation, and further action will be taken based on the facts that emerge. We will contact the woman regarding the allegations made in her video, involve her in the investigation, proceed accordingly, and take action based on her claims," he added.

The top official further informed that police are monitoring cases related to rash and negligent driving in Gurugram and will take action even in the absence of a formal complaint.

"We are monitoring instances of rash or negligent driving and any such incidents occurring in Gurugram. Even without a formal complaint, we will take suo motu cognisance and initiate action in accordance with the law; our special cell, created specifically for this purpose, is also keeping a close watch," he said.

"People should not get involved in such incidents, nor should they spread baseless rumours about them. Doing so is a legal offence, and action will be taken," ACP Joshi added.

Woman alleges car chased her before crash

According to Sia, she was riding her Aprilia sports bike with a group of friends when a white sedan came dangerously close to her. She alleged that the driver then signalled her to stop.

“He had started chasing on the Golf Course Road. I asked him to drive while maintaining distance. He kept making hand gestures asking me to stop my bike,” she said.

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Sia alleged that the occupants of the car were drunk, although this remains an allegation and has not been independently established by police.

She said she tried to stay away from the vehicle while one of her friends tried to keep the car from getting close enough to intercept her.

“My friend tried to cover it during the ride so that the car could not approach me to intercept, but it rammed me,” she said.

The footage appears to show the impact of throwing the rider onto the road, with her body being dragged for several feet while the motorcycle skids away.

Driver allegedly fled scene

Sia said one of her friends managed to intercept the car at a traffic signal following the crash. However, she alleged that the driver accelerated away.

She has also shared the vehicle's registration details online.

Meanwhile, the owner of the car involved in the accident, Manish, told ANI that he was not driving the vehicle when the incident took place.

"It is my vehicle. I was at work; a friend had borrowed my car. Kalyan Singh said he needed to go somewhere. He took it two days ago. I found out about the accident this morning. I called him, but he didn't pick up. I also sent my father and others to his house. He is from Palwal district in Haryana... I work in the Army," Manish said.

Gurugram Police said the accused driver will be identified and apprehended at the earliest, and strict legal action will be taken against those found involved. The police also reiterated that they maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards road rage, reckless driving and unlawful conduct on roads.

The official said the investigation is underway and further action will be taken based on the facts that emerge.