Two Jamalpur residents killed after speeding car hits scooter near Nehrunagar

Ahmedabad Traffic Police said two men from Jamalpur were killed after their scooter was hit by a speeding car near the Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS bus stand in Nehrunagar in the early hours of Monday.

According to police, the incident occurred around 1.30 am on August 11, when Akram Altafbhai Qureshi, 22, and Ashfaq Jafarbhai Ajmeri, 35, were travelling towards Shivranjani on a Honda Activa bearing a registration number GJ01PX9355 as they approached the BRTS bus stand, a car bearing a GJ27 registration number allegedly being driven at high speed and in a rash manner from behind rammed into their scooter, causing both men to be thrown onto the road.

Akram died on the spot due to severe injuries. Ashfaq, who suffered critical injuries, was rushed to Sola Civil Hospital, where, according to the duty doctor, he succumbed during treatment at 5.20 am.

The driver of the Brezza abandoned the vehicle at the accident site and initially fled. Preliminary investigation revealed that the car is owned by Nishaben Soni, resident of Maninagar and was being driven by her son, Rohan Soni, a college student who was alone in the vehicle.

CCTV footage from the area also showed three cars apparently racing at the time, prompting police to examine whether the suspect was engaged in street racing.

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is assessing the vehicle’s speed at the time of impact, while the Regional Transport Office (RTO) is inspecting its brakes and other mechanical aspects. Both the driver and the car owner are being questioned.

Preliminary investigation, based on CCTV footage, suggests that two other cars were seen speeding ahead of the vehicle moments before the crash, raising suspicion of a street race. Police are also examining whether Rohan was intoxicated or under the influence of illicit substances at the time.

“At present, we have detained Rohan and his mother for questioning. Further investigation will establish whether there was any racing involved or if the driver was under the influence,” said Neeta Desai,  DCP, Traffic West, Ahmedabad.

Police said inquest proceedings were carried out, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. CCTV footage from the vicinity is being reviewed to ascertain the sequence of events. An FIR is expected to be filed against the driver under charges of rash and negligent driving causing death.