Feb 18 • 01:41 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

'The son took the keys to the Scorpio in carelessness,' said the father of the accused who crushed the biker

The father of a minor accused of running over a 23-year-old biker expressed deep remorse and embarrassment over the incident, attributing it to his son's recklessness and his absence during the event.

A tragic incident occurred in Delhi where a 23-year-old biker was fatally run over by a vehicle driven by a minor. The father of the accused minor expressed his deep sorrow regarding the incident, stating, 'This was a huge mistake, and I am very sorry.' He explained that his family is in shock and feels immense shame over his son's actions, emphasizing that he wishes he had been present as he maintains a strict household when in town. The father was in Gorakhpur for work at the time of the accident and believes that if he had been in Delhi, the mishap might have been avoided.

The father elaborated that his son likely took the car keys in a moment of carelessness and reiterated his regret, noting that when he is home, he enforces a disciplined environment. He mentioned that his son did not flee the scene after the accident but instead attempted to assist the victims. Following the incident, he promptly advised his family to take the injured to the hospital, despite being out of the city at the moment.

Additionally, the father addressed claims regarding multiple traffic violations on the SUV, stating that the vehicle is usually driven by a chauffeur as part of their commercial business. In a gesture of remorse, he apologized to the mother of the victim, expressing his heartfelt condolences for the loss.

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