New Delhi, July 13, 2025 –
In a heartbreaking late-night accident, five people, including a child, were grievously injured after being run over by an Audi car while sleeping on a footpath near *Shiva Camp, **Vasant Vihar, opposite the *Indian Oil Petrol Pump.
Incident Details: Tragedy Strikes at 1:45 AM
The horrific accident occurred at *approximately 1:45 AM on July 13, 2025. According to **Delhi Police, they were alerted via a *PCR call about a car crash involving pedestrians. A team from Vasant Vihar Police Station quickly responded and shifted the injured victims to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Victims Identified
The individuals who suffered injuries in the accident include:
- Ladhi (40 years old)
- Bimla (8 years old)
- Sabami (45 years old)
- Narayani (35 years old)
- Ramchander (45 years old)
All were sleeping on the footpath, a spot they had made home for years due to poverty and homelessness.
Eyewitness Account: “We Were Crushed in Our Sleep”
In a deeply emotional moment, Narayani, one of the victims, shared her account:
“The car ran over us… Me, my husband, and children were all injured. I fainted immediately after being hit. I have injuries on my chest and neck. We’ve been sleeping here for many years…”
Her words capture the fear and helplessness of Delhi’s underprivileged who often find refuge on city pavements.
Driver Arrested: Legal Action Underway
The driver of the Audi has been identified as *Utsav Shekhar, a **40-year-old resident of Dwarka, Delhi. He was *apprehended on the spot by the police, and legal action has been initiated under relevant sections of the IPC for negligent and rash driving.
Rising Concern: Homeless Lives in Peril on City Roads
This tragic event sheds light on a larger problem—*the vulnerability of Delhi’s homeless population, who are often exposed to life-threatening dangers while sleeping in public areas. Activists and citizens have raised concerns about the *lack of protective infrastructure and proper shelter for the economically weaker sections.
Police Advisory
Delhi Police has requested motorists to exercise *extreme caution at night, especially in densely populated areas. A probe is ongoing to determine whether *drunk driving or overspeeding played a role in the incident.