Police Probe Hit and Run Incident Involving Woman Biker in Gurugram

Police in Gurugram have launched an investigation after a woman biker, identified as Sia, shared viral videos of a car ramming her motorcycle on Golf Course Road on September 13. Sia and her companions, who were on a group ride, allege that the driver, Kalyan Baisla, a gym owner and former kabaddi player, chased her and deliberately swerved into her lane to hit her after she refused to pull over. Sia's family claims the four occupants of the car were drunk and that the incident has left her experiencing trauma. One witness, Abhishek Sharma, stated that Baisla hit her intentionally and sped away even after being asked to stop at a red light.

Kalyan Baisla has denied that the collision was intentional, claiming he lost control of the vehicle near a U turn. He stated that he was traveling with his family and did not know the rider was a woman. Baisla and his lawyer argue that the bikers were speeding and slowing down in front of the car. The lawyer further alleged that the video was a stunt designed to gain social media followers and publicity, claiming the biker was traveling at speeds between 140 and 170 kmph. Baisla admitted a collision occurred but claimed he fled the scene to avoid a potential mob attack or lynching.

Reporting on the event varies by political lean. Center and center left sources focus on the sequence of events and the victim's questions regarding the driver's failure to stop. Center right sources provide more extensive coverage of the defense's arguments, including the allegations that the biker was seeking publicity and that the driver feared for his safety.