Elderly Man Killed in Gazipur Hit-and-Run
New Delhi – A 76-year-old man was fatally struck by an SUV in Gazipur, East Delhi, early Friday morning. Paik Karmai, a West Bengal native and flower market worker, was walking to work when the incident occurred on the NH-24 service road.
- Incident: SUV allegedly lost control, mounted footpath near a petrol pump.
- Victim: Paik Karmai, 76, Gazipur resident.
- Driver: Shrey Kumar, Noida resident, apprehended at the scene. Other occupants fled.
- Investigation: Police are investigating the cause, including potential speeding and negligence. Forensic teams are analyzing the scene.
- Legal Action: Case registered; further investigation underway.