Delhi Hit & Run Case: 2 Held For DU Student's Death

Delhi Police arrested two men, Saurabh Gupta and Pankaj Gupta, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that killed a Delhi University student.

Delhi Police has arrested two men in a hit-and-run case that killed a DU student. (Representative AI Image)

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Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with a hit-and-run incident that took the life of a Delhi University student, officials said on Friday.

The arrest came days after the victim,19-year-old Rishal Singh, was on his cycle when he was hit by a car around 6.30 AM on Saturday as he was on his way to distribute newspapers near Sector 15. The incident occurred near KN Katju Marg, following which a case was registered and further investigation was taken up.

The accused has been identfied as Saurabh Gupta (26) and his uncle Pankaj Gupta (41). The police took the help of CCTV footage to identify the vehicle, a Hyundai Venue and the accused were taken into the custody from Rohini's Sector 16.

In a statement, Delhi Police said, "With the help of CCTV footage, police identified the offending vehicle, a blue Hyundai Venue. The driver, Saurabh Gupta (26), and passenger, Pankaj Gupta (41), from Rohini's Sector 16, were taken into custody," news agency PTI reported.

During interrogation the two admitted to the crime, and said that they were returning from Hanuman Temple in Yamuna Bazaar when they rammed into the student at the T-point and fled the scene. Police said that, however, in an attempt to cover up, the two later got the car repaired. The accused run a children's play zone outlet in Paschim Vihar. The police added that further investigation in the case is underway.

Victim Was Funding His Education

According to Indian Express, Rishal Singh was pursuing a BA degree from DU through correspondence. He had been distributing newspapers since Class 11 to fund his education and help his family tackle financial challenges. He hoped to get a job as a government stenographer, for which he had enrolled in another course.