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Speeding car runs over 2 friends returning from IPL match in Delhi's Bhajanpura, both dead
Two men in their early 30s were killed when a speeding car hit the motorcycle they were riding in Bhajanpura, Delhi, while returning from an IPL match. The 27-year-old driver was arrested, and the vehicle seized as investigations began. This incident followed a recent spate of IPL-related traffic fatalities in the capital.
Why It Matters
Highlights road-safety concerns for fans traveling after major sporting events and underscores recurring IPL-related road accidents in Delhi.
Timeline
4 Events
May 10, 2026: Family reactions and context after the incident
May 10, 2026
Families of Rohit Kashyap and Hemant Sharma expressed shock that the accident occurred close to their homes. Rohit’s father spoke of his loss, and friends recalled their last conversations with them before the incident.
May 9, 2026: Police actions following the Bhajanpura incident
May 9, 2026
The 27-year-old accused was booked under sections of rash driving and negligence leading to death. The forensic team collected evidence from the scene, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. The offending vehicle was seized.
May 9, 2026: Night-time incident in Bhajanpura after IPL match
May 9, 2026
During the intervening night of May 8 and 9, a speeding Maruti Celerio car hit a Bullet bike from behind near Bhajanpura Metro station, injuring two men who were returning home after watching an IPL match. The incident was reported to Khajuri Khas police station; the victims were not wearing helmets and were taken to JPC Hospital, where they were declared dead on arrival.
April 28, 2026: Similar accident on Ashoka Road involving a motorcycle and a goods carrier
April 28, 2026
Two cousins lost their lives after their motorcycle was hit by a goods carrier on Ashoka Road. Police arrested the truck driver almost a week after the accident.