'Still in Trauma': Woman Biker Rammed in Gurugram Records Statement as Police Arrest Prime Accused
Two days after being chased and rammed by a speeding car on Gurugram's Golf Course Road while riding her Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle, 27-year-old biker Shivani Chauhan (who posts online as Sia) revealed that she remains deeply traumatized by the incident. Speaking following her formal court submission, Chauhan stated that recurring memories of the attack prevent her from resting and that she will take a temporary break from riding due to safety concerns on public roads. Earlier in the day, she recorded her official statement before a judicial magistrate under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The statement came as Gurugram Police intensified legal proceedings following the arrest of the prime accused, Kalyan Bainsla—a resident of Palwal—and his cousin, who were apprehended near Dausa, Rajasthan. Police confirmed that Bainsla faces charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions for rash driving and causing hurt after allegedly making obscene gestures and swerving into Chauhan's motorcycle, sending her sliding across the road. Chauhan emphasized her commitment to pursuing strict legal action to establish accountability, highlighting that protective gear saved her from life-threatening injuries.
Key developments surrounding the Gurugram road rage case include:
- Magistrate Statement Recorded: Shivani Chauhan recorded her formal statement under Section 183 of BNSS before a judicial magistrate.
- Suspect Apprehension: Prime accused Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin were arrested near Dausa, Rajasthan, by Gurugram Police teams.
- Statutory Invocation: FIR registered under BNS Sections 281 (rash driving) and 125 (endangering life/causing hurt) at Sector 56 Police Station.
- Advocacy for Road Safety: The victim reaffirmed her resolve to cooperate fully with authorities to set a legal precedent for safety against road harassment.
Key Implications
The swift police action and judicial statement recording underscore heightened legal and public scrutiny over targeted road rage and vehicular harassment on major city corridors. Leveraging action-camera footage and prompt BNSS procedures provides a clear evidentiary pathway for fast-tracking prosecutions under modern criminal codes.
However, the incident underlines persistent systemic safety challenges faced by female motorists and commuters on urban highways. Beyond criminal convictions, strengthening highway patrolling, enforcing zero-tolerance policies against vehicular harassment, and ensuring rapid police intervention remain essential to ensuring safety across municipal transit networks.