Gurugram hit-and-run accused held after attempt-to-murder charge added following CCTV analysis

Gurugram Police have added an attempt-to-murder charge in the case involving a woman biker who was allegedly hit by a car on Golf Course Road. The action came after a video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting the police to take suo motu cognisance of the matter. The police said a case was initially registered at Sector 56 police station and a detailed investigation was launched. During the probe, investigators closely analysed CCTV footage from the area and subsequently added Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to attempt to murder, to the case. According to the police, the provision carries a punishment of up to 10 years in prison. Notably, the victim has been identified as Sia, whose two-wheeler was "hit from behind by a car" on Gurgaon’s Golf Course Road on Sunday morning.

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