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Kirti Nagar hit-and-run: Elderly couple injured, driver arrested
An elderly couple was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in West Delhi's Kirti Nagar on October 2. The victims, identified as 79-year-old Dayanand Tangra and 71-year-old Kusum Tangra, were struck from behind by a speeding Hyundai Creta while returning from a morning walk near Arya Samaj Mandir.
CCTV footage captured the moment the SUV veered off course and hit the couple, with the impact throwing them into the air. Following the collision, the driver reportedly fled the scene. The injured couple was taken to Kalra Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Delhi Police have arrested the driver, identified as 49-year-old Navleen Kaur, and impounded the vehicle. Kaur has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for rash driving and endangering the life and personal safety of others. An investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing.
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Dayanand Tangra · Delhi Police · Kirti Nagar · Kotak Mahindra Bank · Kusum Tangra · Lendingkart Finance Ltd. · Medinex Hurbo Care · N Singh · Navleen Kaur
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- [● 2 SOURCES] N Singh, proprietor of Medinex Hurbo Care, alleged her identity and company documents were used to secure an unauthorized loan.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The loan amount was credited to a Kotak Mahindra Bank account, with ₹1 lakh transferred to accounts held by a suspect named Sahil.
- [● 2 SOURCES] An unauthorized loan of ₹7.30 lakh was obtained in December 2023 using the complainant's PAN, GST details, and signature.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Delhi Police busted a loan fraud racket involving forged documents and identity misuse.