Speeding bus kills 22-year-old woman on motorcycle on Delhi's Ashram flyover; driver sustains injuries

Lahon, a Maitreyi College graduate, was working as a social media intern for a clothing firm and pursuing a master’s degree from IGNOU.

A 22-year-old woman was killed after a speeding bus allegedly hit the ride-sharing motorcycle she was travelling pillion on at southeast Delhi’s Ashram flyover on Monday morning, police said. The bus driver has not been arrested.

A case was filed under BNS sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (death by negligence) and 125(a) (act endangering life). (PTI/ Representational)

The deceased, Hrishita Lahon, was travelling to Noida for her internship when the motorcycle, ridden by Darab Singh, was allegedly hit from behind around 10am, police said. Singh sustained injuries and is stable.

Victim declared dead at hospital

Lahon was taken to Jeewan Hospital and later shifted to Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, where she was declared dead at 2.05pm. Police said no eyewitness could be traced.

Lahon, a Maitreyi College graduate, was working as a social media intern for a clothing firm and pursuing a master’s degree from IGNOU. She lived in Panchsheel Park and is survived by her parents and younger brother, who live in Guwahati.

A case was filed under BNS sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (death by negligence) and 125(a) (act endangering life).