White sedan that hit Gurgaon woman biker owned by armyman; Says he wasn't driving, 'friend took my car two days ago'

The owner of the car involved in the viral Golf Course Road accident in Gurugram has said he was not driving the vehicle when it allegedly hit a woman biker. Meanwhile, Gurugram Police has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and registered an FIR against the accused driver, officials said on Monday.

Speaking to ANI, the car owner, identified as Manish, said he had lent the vehicle to a friend and was at work when the incident took place. He said Kalyan Singh had borrowed the car two days earlier after saying he needed to go somewhere.

“It is my vehicle. I was at work; a friend had borrowed my car. Kalyan Singh said he needed to go somewhere. He took it two days ago. I found out about the accident this morning. I called him, but he didn't pick up. I also sent my father and others to his house. He is from Palwal district in Haryana... I work in the Army,” Manish told ANI.


The statement came after a woman biker, who identified herself as Sia, shared a video on Instagram alleging that a car repeatedly followed her before hitting her motorcycle and fleeing.

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Woman alleges car followed her before collision

Sia said the incident took place on Sunday while she was riding with friends from Golf Course Road towards Bikerburns.

She alleged that the occupants of the car appeared to be drunk and that the driver asked her to stop despite her asking him to maintain distance. A camera mounted on her motorcycle appears to have captured the car coming into contact with her bike before driving away.

Gurugram Police registers FIR

Gurugram Police said its Social Media Monitoring Cell intercepted the video circulating on social media on September 14. Although no written complaint had been received from the woman at the time, police registered an FIR at the Sector 56 Police Station and began efforts to contact her.

Gurugram ACP Abhilaksh Joshi said police had taken suo motu cognisance after coming across the video.

“On September 14, our Social Media Monitoring Cell intercepted a video showing a four-wheeler hitting a female two-wheeler rider from behind. This incident occurred on Golf Course Road; the Gurugram Police have contacted the woman involved and, taking suo motu cognisance, have registered an FIR at the Sector 56 Police Station in Gurugram,” he said.

Joshi said investigators were tracing the accused through the vehicle and would also record the woman’s version as part of the probe.

“Regarding the accused's identity, details are currently being traced via the vehicle involved; the woman will also be included in the investigation, and further action will be taken based on the facts that emerge. We will contact the woman regarding the allegations made in her video, involve her in the investigation, proceed accordingly, and take action based on her claims,” he added.

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Police warn against rash driving and rumours

Joshi said Gurugram Police was monitoring incidents of rash and negligent driving and could act even without a formal complaint.

“We are monitoring instances of rash or negligent driving and any such incidents occurring in Gurugram. Even without a formal complaint, we will take suo motu cognisance and initiate action in accordance with the law; our special cell, created specifically for this purpose, is also keeping a close watch,” he said.

He also warned people against spreading unverified information about such incidents.

“People should not get involved in such incidents, nor should they spread baseless rumours about them. Doing so is a legal offence, and action will be taken,” Joshi said.

Police said the accused driver would be identified and apprehended at the earliest, with strict legal action to follow against anyone found involved. The investigation is ongoing and further action will depend on the evidence gathered.