A mother’s two-year-long pursuit of justice has finally led to a breakthrough in a hit-and-run case in Dehradun, with police arresting the dumper driver accused in connection with her son’s death. The case, which dates back to February 2024 in the Premnagar area, was first highlighted by India Today’s sister channel Aaj Tak, showcasing how the victim’s mother gathered evidence on her own to seek justice.
According to officials, Lalita Chaudhary, a resident of Dalanwala, had filed a complaint on February 19, 2024, alleging that a speeding dumper had hit her son, who later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Initially, the police registered a case against an unknown driver but later filed a final report in court citing lack of sufficient evidence.
Refusing to give up, the victim’s mother approached the Dehradun SSP and demanded a reinvestigation. Acting on the SSP’s directions, Premnagar police sought the court’s permission for further probe, which was granted.
During the renewed investigation, police revisited old evidence and examined new leads, eventually tracing the dumper involved in the incident. The probe revealed that the vehicle was being driven by Dal Bahadur at the time of the accident. The accused has now been arrested.
During questioning, the driver reportedly said he had informed the vehicle owner after the accident and was subsequently reassigned to another vehicle. Police are now searching for another accused who has emerged during the investigation.
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With inputs from Ankit
