Two dead after falling off Iffco Chowk U-turn flyover

The deceased were identified as Harsh Khattar, 22, who hailed from Gujarat, and Suman Chaudhary, 21, who was from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh

Updated on: Aug 22, 2023, 23:13:26 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Two people returning home after work were flung to their death from the Iffco Chowk u-turn flyover when a speeding SUV hit their motorcycle from behind around 10.30pm, police officers said on Tuesday. The police have registered a case against the SUV driver but have yet to arrest him, said officers.

The deceased were identified as Harsh Khattar, 22, who hailed from Gujarat, and Suman Chaudhary, 21, who was from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Both were executives in a textile firm in Manesar and lived in rented accommodations in the city, said officers. Khattar, who lived in Sector 39, was going to drop Chaudhary at her home when the accident occurred, said officers.

According to the police, they received a call about the accident from a passerby, following which a police team from DLF Phase 2 arrived on the scene. The victims were taken to a private hospital, where doctors pronounced them brought dead, said officers.

According to the police, Chaudhary’s phone had received a call from her mother at 10pm.

At 10.30pm, according to a preliminary investigation, the two of them were travelling from Manesar to Sukhrali in Sector 18 to drop Chaudhary when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding SUV on the Iffco Chowk U-turn flyover, flinging both riders off the flyover, said a police officer associated with the case.

According to Varun Dahiya, assistant commissioner of police, both riders fell 20 feet to death. Vehicles below the flyover had to apply hard brakes when the bodies fell on the road. “We are conducting an investigation and are analysing CCTV footage to determine the exact cause of the accident. The SUV driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle on the accident site. We have impounded the SUV,” said Dahiya.

Dahiya said the SUV driver had been identified and that a case has been registered under sections 279 (rash driving),427 (causing damage), and 304A (death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code at DLF Phase 2 police station.

Both victims’ families were notified, and Choudhary’s body was handed over to her mother after the autopsy on Tuesday, said the police.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More