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Gurugram Hit-And-Run Accused's Lawyer Claims Fear Prompted Flight
The legal representative of the accused in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Gurugram has cited fear of mob violence as the reason for his client's departure from the scene. The defence has also contested the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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The lawyer representing Kalyan Bainsla, the accused in a hit-and-run case in Gurugram, has attributed his client's decision to flee the scene to apprehension about potential mob violence. According to the defence counsel, the circumstances at the incident site created a threatening environment that prompted the accused to leave.
Beyond the question of flight, the defence team has also raised questions about the collision itself. The lawyer has argued that the riders involved in the incident were greater in number and were exceeding speed limits at the time of the accident, suggesting that factors beyond the accused's control may have contributed to the sequence of events.
The statement represents the first substantive legal defence in what has emerged as a significant traffic safety case in the National Capital Region. As proceedings continue, the claims made by the defence counsel are likely to face scrutiny from investigating authorities and prosecution witnesses who may contest the narrative presented.
Hit-and-run cases have drawn increased public attention in recent years, with courts and law enforcement agencies emphasizing the severity of fleeing accident scenes. The case raises questions about accountability and the circumstances that lead drivers to abandon victims at the roadside.