Gurugram, Jan 19 (PTI) The Gurugram Police has arrested a government Ayurveda doctor for allegedly running over a delivery worker multiple times with his SUV, leaving him critically injured, in Sector
93 here, police said on Monday.
The horrific act, captured on a CCTV camera, was allegedly committed in a fit of rage as the victim would often park his motorcycle in front of the accused's Scorpio vehicle, causing him difficulty, an official said.
According to the police, the accused -- Naveen (41), resident of Hayatpur village in Gurugram -- was arrested on Monday evening. He hold a BAMS degree and works as an Ayurveda doctor at the Primary Health Centre, Daulatabad.
During interrogation, the accused revealed that he lives in Bhagat Singh Colony, located near a Swiggy store.
The delivery agent would often park his bike on the road, causing him difficulty in moving his vehicle. Holding a grudge against him, he ran over him with his car multiple time, a Gurugram Police spokesperson said, adding that, the accused is being questioned.
The incident took place on Sunday night at around 10:30 pm when the accused doctor, while riding in his black Scorpio, crushed the delivery agent standing on the roadside. The victim sustained severe injuries, while other gig workers standing nearby escaped unhurt.
The delivery agent was identified as Tinku (43), a resident of Chandpur ki Dhani village in Rewari district. He was rushed to hospital and admitted to the ICU where he is currently undergoing treatment, police said.
An FIR was registered at Sector 10 police station on Sunday night and the SUV was impounded but the accused remained absconding.
Enraged over the incident, a large number of delivery workers reached the Sector 93 police post on Monday and held a protest demanding prompt arrest of the accused. The crowd dispersed following assurance from the police and the accused was arrested on Monday evening, the official added. PTI COR
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