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Gurugram Hit-and-Run: Biker Shivani Chauhan’s Pursuit of Justice After a 2-km Chase
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Core Event
On the morning of September 13 2026, 27-year-old biker Shivani Chauhan (“Sia”) was riding her Aprilia RS 457 on Golf Course Road, Gurugram, when a white Maruti Suzuki Ciaz driven by gym-owner Kalyan Bainsla entered her lane and struck her. Helmet-camera footage shows the car tailing her for about 2 km, making lane changes before colliding and throwing her to the ground, causing knee injuries.
Background & Context
The chase followed an overnight gathering at the Empire Club Bar and Lounge in Sector 25. SIT sources say Bainsla, his cousin Lavnish Gurjar, and two friends left the club around 5 a.m. and encountered Chauhan near the Sector 53 Metro station, after which Lavnish allegedly urged Bainsla to pursue her.
Timeline
- Sept 13-14, 2026 – Bainsla and three friends attend the Empire Club; depart ~5 a.m.
- Early Sept 13 – Chase and collision; video posted on Instagram on Sept 14.
- Sept 15 – Lavnish apprehended in Rajasthan.
- Sept 16 – Bainsla and Lavnish produced before a Gurugram court; two days’ police custody.
- Sept 18 – Family demands arrest of the remaining two occupants; next hearing set for Oct 1.
- Oct 1 (scheduled) – Future hearing.
Data & Statistics
- Distance chased: ? 2 km (SIT estimate).
- Vehicle: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (borrowed).
- Motorcycle: Aprilia RS 457.
- Accused: Four occupants of the car.
- Custody: Bainsla and Lavnish placed in 14-day judicial custody after two days of police custody; hearing slated for Oct 1.
Official Statements & Responses
- Gurugram police filed a suo motu case, initially registering rash-driving charges, later adding attempt-to-murder, stalking and outraging modesty after reviewing the video.
- The five-member SIT, led by ACP Sushila Devi, is examining CCTV, the helmet-camera video and forensic samples.
- DCP Sandeep Kumar said the victim alleged Bainsla hurled a slur and deliberately hit her, calling it a “murder bid.”
- Bainsla denies intentional wrongdoing, claiming the collision was accidental.
- Chauhan emphasized that the case is about crime, not gender or caste, urging the “strictest possible punishment” for all four occupants.
On-the-Ground Reports
Chauhan described the episode as “scary and traumatic,” noting she required MRI and X-ray scans. She said, “I want to get on my bike again,” and expressed a desire to resume riding.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Intoxication: Blood and urine samples have been sent for analysis; results are pending.
- Occupants: Chauhan says four people were in the car; investigators have arrested two and issued notices to the other two.
- Intent: Victim and SIT label the act an “attempt to murder,” while Bainsla maintains it was accidental. Forensic and video analyses are ongoing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I want to get on my bike again,” — Shivani Chauhan
- “Allowing the remand application filed by the police today, seeking two days of police custody, the court has awarded two days of police custody, with the next hearing scheduled for September 18,” — Lalit Bindal
Why It Matters
The case underscores ongoing concerns about road safety for women in urban India. The viral video sparked nationwide debate on reckless driving and gender-based harassment, while the dedicated SIT signals heightened investigative focus.
What’s Next
The court will reconvene on Oct 1 2026 to consider further custodial orders and the status of the two remaining suspects. Completion of forensic testing will determine whether intoxication contributed to the chase and collision.