Two injured after speeding car rams scooter near Gujri Bazaar in Ahmedabad

Two men were injured late on Tuesday night after a speeding four-wheeler allegedly rammed into their scooter near Gujri Bazaar in the Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad. The 'B' Division Traffic Police Station has registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act against the unidentified driver of the car.

As per the complaint filed by Behrampura resident Salim Ajmeri, 37, the incident took place around 10.15 pm on December 9. Salim was riding his Suzuki Access towards Gujri Bazaar with his friend Firoz when a speeding car allegedly approached from behind and hit their two-wheeler.

The impact threw Salim onto the car’s windscreen, causing injuries to his lips, forehead and face. Firoz also sustained injuries on both legs. The collision left the scooter damaged, while the car too suffered impact marks, according to the police.

The driver of the four-wheeler fled the scene. His identity and address are yet to be ascertained.

Following the complaint, 'B' Division Traffic Police registered a case under BNS sections of rash driving endangering human life along with sections of the Vehicles Act.

Officials said efforts are under way to trace the driver using CCTV footage from the area. “Investigation is in progress,” the press note added.