Up to date on: Aug 17, 2025 12:00 pm IST
Police mentioned on August 15, retired Military Captain Narsa Ram Jajda was biking on Gandhi Path when an SUV hit him and sped away.
A 64-year-old retired military officer died after allegedly being run over by a automotive whereas he was biking in Jaipur’s Gandhi Path space, police mentioned on Sunday.
The accused lady driver was launched on bail whereas her car was seized and driving licence cancelled as additional probe is underway, they mentioned.
The police mentioned incident occurred on August 15, retired Military Captain Narsa Ram Jajda was biking on the Gandhi Path stretch when an SUV mowed him down earlier than dashing away.
The incident was captured on a CCTV that confirmed a automotive operating over a person in white T-shirt after which fleeing from the spot. The footage helped in identification of the SUV and the driving force.
Jajda, a resident of Maa Vaishnav Nagar, later succumbed to accidents at SMS Hospital. His son, who was additionally on a stroll, later got here and located his father in injured situation and took to the hospital with the assistance of locals.
“An FIR has been registered on the Accident Police Station. The SUV and its driver have been recognized by CCTV footage, and car has been seized and license cancelled. The girl was launched on bail. Additional investigation is on,” Constable Kishan Puri mentioned.
He mentioned the accused lady was recognized as Surbhi Maheswari.
The incident has triggered anger amongst locals, who staged protests within the space demanding stricter checks on rash driving, significantly throughout morning hours when many senior residents go for walks and biking.
Residents alleged that the Gandhi Path stretch has develop into a hotspot for overspeeding automobiles.
“We wish speed-breakers and strict patrolling right here earlier than one other life is misplaced,” a resident mentioned.
