New Delhi: In a significant development in the tragic Dhaula Kuan BMW accident case, the Patiala House Court has taken cognizance of the charge sheet filed by Delhi Police. The court has issued summons to the accused, Gaganpreet Kaur, directing her to appear before it on February 2.
The accident, which claimed the life of Finance Ministry Deputy Secretary Navjot Singh, occurred on September 14 last year near Dhaula Kuan. Gaganpreet Kaur, a resident of Gurugram, was driving the luxury BMW at a reckless speed of 100-110 kmph on Ring Road, where the speed limit is 50 kmph. The vehicle collided with a metro pillar, overturned, and slammed into Navjot Singh’s motorcycle, critically injuring both him and his wife.
Navjot was rushed to Venkateshwara Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The police charge sheet, spanning 400 pages, reveals damning evidence. It states that Navjot remained alive for at least 15 minutes post-accident, and timely medical aid could have saved him. However, Gaganpreet deliberately delayed rushing him to the nearest hospital.
Despite major facilities like Delhi Cantt Hospital and AIIMS Trauma Centre being just 10-15 minutes away, she chose to drive 20 km to Nulife Hospital in GTB Nagar, taking 23 minutes. This negligence wasted the crucial golden hour for trauma care.
The court observed that the charge sheet and accompanying documents prima facie establish the offenses under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 105 (culpable homicide), 281/125B (rash driving), and 238A. Delhi Police has built a strong case highlighting the accused’s callous disregard for life.
This case underscores the perils of speeding in urban areas and the legal consequences of hit-and-run negligence. As the hearing approaches, all eyes are on how justice will be served for Navjot Singh’s family, who lost a promising bureaucrat in his prime.