BMW Crash Investigation: Prosecution Claims Victims Taken to Nursing Home Instead of Hospital in Fatal Delhi Accident

Gaganpreet Kaur, a 38-year-old defendant in the BMW crash case, has been placed in judicial custody until September 27. The prosecution presented their arguments on Thursday, highlighting that the injured victims were transported to a nursing home rather than a hospital, and the BMW was allegedly exceeding the speed limit.

Judicial magistrate Ankit Garg heard the case and has reserved judgment on Kaur's bail application until September 27. The defendant faces accusations of driving the BMW that collided with a senior finance ministry official's two-wheeler, resulting in his death and causing severe injuries to his wife.

Following the court's directive, the investigating officer submitted relevant CCTV footage, which was reviewed by the magistrate during the proceedings. The prosecutor emphasized that despite several hospitals being in close proximity, the injured were taken to Nulife Hospital in North Delhi's GTB Nagar, an establishment owned by Kaur's relative.

"It is not a hospital but a nursing home; it is a residential-cum-nursing home, authorized for nursing activities. The investigating officer visited the location today. It is not advisable to transport accident victims to a nursing home," the prosecutor stated.

The prosecution further argued that the vehicle was being operated above the permitted speed limit. "The severity of the dent indicates the car's speed. Especially in such a vehicle, a BMW, known for its robust construction. We have issued a notice to BMW to determine the speed at which it was being driven," the prosecutor explained.

The court had previously instructed the prosecution to obtain a crash report from the automobile manufacturer. Kaur's legal representative contended that the CCTV footage clearly showed the motorcycle was not in front of the car but behind it.

"If you pause and examine the footage, you can observe that the rider separated from the two-wheeler and collided with a bus," the defense counsel stated. The lawyer continued, "Many vehicles passed by, yet none stopped. Regardless of the circumstances, she offered assistance. Could a woman who has just experienced an accident consider all the complexities related to medical treatment? My client did not flee the scene. Most people were merely spectators. If such allegations are made against someone who helps, people will hesitate before assisting accident victims in the future."

The defense also mentioned that a police control room call was made from Kaur's phone, which could be verified. In response, the prosecutor argued that "emotional" aspects were being emphasized instead of factual evidence, claiming that Kaur admitted herself to the ICU to avoid legal consequences.

The victim, Navjot Singh, was a 52-year-old Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs who resided in Hari Nagar. He succumbed to his injuries following the accident on Ring Road near Delhi Cantonment Metro station on September 14. Singh and his wife were returning home after visiting the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara when the incident occurred.

An FIR has been registered under multiple sections of the BNS, including Section 281 (rash driving), 125B (endangering life or personal safety of others), 105, and 238 (causing disappearance of evidence).