Screengrab from video posted on X
NEW DELHI: The mother of a 23-year-old man who died in a road accident in Dwarka earlier this month has posted an emotional video on social media, alleging that her son was killed by a minor who was driving an SUV recklessly while making “speed fun reels”.Sahil Dhaneshra died in the accident on February 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Dwarka. In a video message shared on Sunday, his mother appealed to the government, media and local residents to help her seek justice.“I raised my child for 23 years as a single mother. On February 3, my innocent child was blown away by a car. I am a helpless mother,” she said in the video posted on X.In a post accompanying the video, she wrote, “I lost my son Sahil Dhaneshra, a 22+ year old young and most talented boy whom I raised for 23 years alone as a single mom, was killed brutally by a Scorpio N bearing no. UP57BM3057. Driver is an unlicensed driver and his sister while making speed fun reels in Dwarka.” She urged parents to remain vigilant about road safety and appealed to the public to come forward in her support.According to Delhi Police, a fatal accident was reported at around 11.57 am on February 3. When officers reached the spot, they found an SUV, a car and a motorcycle in a damaged condition. The motorcycle rider, later identified as Sahil Dhaneshra, was found dead at the scene. Ajit Singh, who had parked his taxi on the roadside, was also injured in the incident and was taken to IGI Hospital. Police said that the final medical opinion on his medico-legal case (MLC) is awaited.A case was registered at Dwarka South Police Station under sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (causing death by negligence) and 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).During the investigation, the SUV driver was identified as 17-year-old Akshatra Singh. Police said he did not possess a valid driving licence and was apprehended. The minor was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and sent to an observation home.He was granted interim bail on February 10 by the JJB on the ground that he is a Class 10 student and due to appear for his examinations, police said.All three vehicles involved in the accident have been seized and mechanically inspected. CCTV footage from the area has also been collected as part of the ongoing investigation.According to preliminary findings, the SUV allegedly collided with the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction before hitting a parked car on the roadside. Police said that the matter remains under investigation.
