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Crime
Gujarat Police Detain Suspect in Hit‑and‑Run Killing of Rapido Passenger
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:15 PM
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Police in Gujarat have arrested the driver suspected of a hit‑and‑run that resulted in the death of a Rapido rider.
Gujarat police announced that they have taken into custody a man alleged to have caused a fatal hit‑and‑run involving a Rapido two‑wheeler rider. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, left the passenger dead at the scene and prompted a swift police response.
According to officials, the suspect was identified through eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage from the area. He was apprehended during a routine check and is now being held for further questioning.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the speed of the vehicle and compliance with traffic regulations. The case is being treated as a criminal homicide, and the police have promised to file a charge sheet once the forensic report is completed.
Rapido, a popular bike‑taxi service, has expressed condolences to the victim's family and is cooperating with authorities. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of road safety rules for commercial two‑wheelers.
The police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation and have assured the public that the perpetrator will face the full force of the law.
According to officials, the suspect was identified through eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage from the area. He was apprehended during a routine check and is now being held for further questioning.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the speed of the vehicle and compliance with traffic regulations. The case is being treated as a criminal homicide, and the police have promised to file a charge sheet once the forensic report is completed.
Rapido, a popular bike‑taxi service, has expressed condolences to the victim's family and is cooperating with authorities. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of road safety rules for commercial two‑wheelers.
The police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation and have assured the public that the perpetrator will face the full force of the law.