A tragic incident in Delhi’s Paharganj has once again brought attention to the dangers of underage driving.
A 15-year-old boy, driving a Hyundai Venue, ran over a two-year-old girl named Anaabiya while she was playing outside her home. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday, turning what should have been a joyous Eid celebration into a day of mourning for her family.
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CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when the car stopped briefly before moving forward, unknowingly crushing the toddler under its left front wheel.
Bystanders rushed to the scene, pulling the child out and taking her to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries.
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The vehicle belonged to a neighbor, and the teenager driving it was the owner’s son. The police have registered a case under sections related to rash driving and causing death due to negligence.
The father of the underage driver, Pankaj Agarwal, has been taken into custody.
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This incident has once again raised concerns about the enforcement of laws against underage driving. Last year, a similar case in Pune saw two software engineers lose their lives when a teen driving a Porsche crashed into their bike.
Despite repeated accidents, families continue to neglect the legal restrictions on minors driving vehicles, leading to avoidable tragedies.
Ensuring strict enforcement of traffic laws and holding parents accountable for allowing underage driving is necessary to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
Delhi | #Watch: Eid Joy Turns To Mourning As Car Driven By 15-Year-Old Crushes Toddler
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