New Delhi: A 22-year-old master’s student of sociology at Ignou, who was also pursuing an internship, died after the bike taxi she was travelling on was allegedly hit by a bus near Ashram Flyover Monday.The woman, identified as Hrishita Lahon, was travelling from Lajpat Nagar towards Noida when the accident occurred.Investigators said no PCR call was received from the spot. Police first learnt of the accident through a medico-legal case (MLC) received from a hospital around 12.58pm. During the inquiry, they found that Lahon had been shifted to another hospital in Sarita Vihar in view of her critical condition.“The MLC recorded that she had sustained injuries in a road accident involving a DTC bus, near Ashram Flyover, around 10 am,” said police. However, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment around 2.05pm. Her statement could not be recorded, police added.Investigators said Darab Singh was riding the bike taxi and was also injured. He later informed cops that a bus had allegedly hit the motorcycle from behind.Singh received treatment at a hospital and left before his statement could be recorded. He subsequently travelled to Haryana for further treatment.Police searched for witnesses and examined the area around Ashram Flyover but were unable to trace anyone who had seen the accident. The motorcycle is also being examined as part of the probe.A case has been registered at Sunlight Colony police station under Sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (causing death by negligence) and 125(A) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of BNS.Lahon’s postmortem was conducted at AIIMS before her body was handed over to her family.Police said further investigation is underway.
