Delivery boy meets with accident, scooter stolen while he lay unconscious

A 24-year-old delivery boy lay bleeding and unconscious for more than 30 minutes after meeting with an accident in the early hours of December 13 in Thane; during this time, some unidentified persons, instead of helping him, took his scooter and fled the scene

A 24-year-old delivery boy lay bleeding and unconscious for more than 30 minutes after meeting with an accident in the early hours of December 13. During this time, some unidentified persons, instead of helping him, took his scooter, which was crucial for his livelihood, and fled the scene.

The spot where the 24-year-old delivery boy lay unconscious after meeting with an accident on Nitin Company service road in Thane. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

According to the Naupada police, the victim, Shyam Salve, stays near the Siddheshwar Lake in Thane, and works as a delivery boy with a private firm based at the Teen Haat Naka, 20 minutes away from his residence. The police said that at around 1.30am on December 13, Salve was on his way home on a Suzuki Access which he had borrowed from his friend as it was useful for his job, when he met with an accident.

“Salve was riding on the service road near Nitin Company when he hit a metal plate laid down by the municipal corporation for road repairs. The plate was slightly elevated from the road’s level, and Salve failed to see it as it was dark at that stretch. As a result, he lost control, skidded and hit the road hard, sustaining injuries to his face, hands and legs,” police sub-inspector Sangam Patil, Naupada police station, said.

For the next 30 to 40 minutes, Salve lay on the road, injured and unconscious. When he finally regained consciousness, he looked around only to find himself alone on the road and his scooter missing. He tried looking for it nearby but failed to find it, and, due to his injuries, was in no condition to look any further.

A panicked Salve then called up some of his friends who rushed to the spot and took him to a hospital for treatment while also informing his family about the incident. After resting for two days and consulting family and friends regarding further course of action, Salve visited the Naupada police station on Wednesday and registered a complaint.

“We have lodged an offence of theft against unknown persons under the Indian Penal Code and are investigating the matter. We took the victim to the scene of the accident on Wednesday and found that there are no CCTV cameras covering the exact spot where the incident occurred. We are now looking for any cameras covering the roads leading to the spot while other methods of investigation are also being used,” Patil said.