Elderly woman killed, husband injured in SUV hit-and-run at Delhi's posh GK-1

The woman, identified as Shashi, was declared brought dead at the hospital, while her husband Kulbhushan (65), was left injured.

Published on: Aug 24, 2026, 11:00:26 IST

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A 71-year-old woman was killed after an SUV allegedly hit multiple vehicles near Kailash Colony Metro Station in south Delhi's Greater Kailash-I area, police said on Monday.

a PCR call regarding the accident was received at Greater Kailash-I police station on Sunday, following which police reached the spot and the injured couple was shifted to Moolchand Hospital. (Representational)

Meanwhile, the woman's husband sustained injuries due to the accident.

As per reports, a PCR call regarding the accident was received at Greater Kailash-I police station on Sunday, following which police reached the spot and the injured couple was shifted to Moolchand Hospital.

The woman, identified as Shashi, was declared brought dead at the hospital, while her husband Kulbhushan (65), was left injured.

Police have registered a case under sections 281 (rash driving), 125(a) (act endangering life or public safety of others) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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