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Thar Driver Rammed Cab in Gurugram’s Sector 89 After Friends’ Quarrel
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Core Event
Late Friday night in Gurugram’s Sector 89, a Mahindra Thar bearing Delhi registration plates was driven into a Rapido-hired cab after an argument among four young men inside the SUV. The driver accelerated, struck the cab, reversed, and rammed it repeatedly, causing extensive front-end damage and deployment of both airbags. The cab’s driver and two passengers escaped serious injury.
Background & Context
Road-rage incidents have risen in the Gurugram region, with recent viral videos showing vehicle-based confrontations. The Thar episode follows a similar altercation in Sector 38 involving a Maruti Baleno and a cab, reported a day later. Such events have heightened public concern over reckless driving and the use of personal vehicles to settle disputes.
Data & Statistics
- Vehicle: Mahindra Thar (Delhi-registered)
- Target: Rapido cab carrying driver plus two passengers
- Damage: Front airbags of the cab deployed; front and side panels badly damaged
- Injuries: No serious injuries reported among cab occupants; one of the four men was taken to a local government hospital and later discharged
Official Statements & Responses
A senior police officer from Kherki Daula police station said the investigation is focused on identifying the Thar’s owner and the three other youths using the registration number. Police confirmed that the cab driver filed a complaint, prompting a preliminary investigation, but a formal FIR had not yet been registered at the time of reporting.
On-the-Ground Reports
Multiple by-standers captured the incident on mobile phones, showing the Thar driver exiting his vehicle and shouting profanities while repeatedly striking the cab. Eyewitnesses reported that the occupants of the Thar appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, though police have labeled this observation as part of the ongoing investigation and have not confirmed intoxication.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Intoxication: Some eyewitnesses allege the Thar occupants were intoxicated; police have not verified this claim.
- Legal filing: Reports differ on whether an FIR has been filed—some sources state none was registered, while others note the cab driver’s complaint initiated a preliminary probe.
- Identification: The identities of the four men remain unconfirmed; only the vehicle’s registration has been used to trace them.
What’s Next
Police continue to review the viral video and other recordings to establish the sequence of events. The senior officer indicated that the Thar’s registration will be used to trace the owner and the accused youths, and that further action will depend on the outcome of the pending formal complaint.