The Delhi Dwarka SUV crash that killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has triggered outrage and legal action. The father of the accused minor publicly apologised and said his family feels deep grief. He also confirmed that the Scorpio SUV involved belonged to their commercial transport business.
The crash killed Sahil on the spot. Doctors found severe head injuries, broken ribs, and a fractured elbow. After the incident, Delhi Police registered cases against both the minor driver and his father under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Delhi Dwarka SUV Crash: Father Says He Was Unaware Minor Was Driving
After police questioning, the accused’s father told reporters that he was not in Delhi during the accident. His wife informed him later. He said he did not know his 17-year-old son had taken the vehicle.
“My son was dropping his sister. I regret what happened,” he said. He added that he could imagine the pain of the victim’s family. He promised full cooperation with the investigation.
Speaking to ANI, he said the Scorpio was part of his transport business. He claimed earlier challans related to hired drivers, not his son. He also denied knowing about any video recording during the drive.
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How the Dwarka Road Accident Happened
The accident happened around 11:50 am on February 3 in Sector 11, Dwarka. The Scorpio SUV hit Sahil’s Yamaha R15 motorcycle near the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management.
The impact killed Sahil instantly. The SUV then crashed into a parked Swift Dzire. The collision injured cab driver Ajit Singh. Police caught the minor driver at the scene.
Authorities booked him under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The charges include rash driving, negligence causing death, and acts endangering life.
Minor’s Father Booked Under Motor Vehicles Act
Dwarka DCP Ankit Singh said police booked the minor’s father under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This law holds guardians responsible when minors commit traffic offences.
Police later discovered that the boy lied about his age. Investigators then decided to charge the father formally. On February 4, officials produced the minor before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent him to an observation home. The board granted him interim bail on February 10 for Class 10 board exams.
Victim’s Mother Seeks Strict Punishment
Sahil Dhaneshra’s mother blamed reckless driving for her son’s death. She said the crash happened just 10 minutes from his workplace. She also claimed help arrived late.
“My son should not have died like this. He should not have been driving,” she said. Sahil worked part-time at an insurance firm and planned to study in the UK later this year.
