Eid turns tragic for Delhi toddler's family as teen neighbour runs her over with car

New Delhi: A two-year-old girl lost her life after being run over by a car driven by her teenage neighbour in Delhi’s Paharganj, casting a shadow over Eid celebrations for her family, an official said on Monday.

The car, owned by Pankaj Agarwal, was being driven by his son at the time of the incident. Both have been taken into custody, police confirmed.

According to the officials, Agarwal runs a plywood shop, while the girl’s father works as a bag manufacturer.

The tragic accident took place around 6.15 pm on Sunday in Ram Nagar, Paharganj, and was captured on CCTV.

"The footage shows the car approaching slowly before stopping. Moments later, it moves forward, crushing the child under the left front wheel," police stated.

Local residents rushed to assist the girl and transported her to a hospital. However, doctors declared her dead upon arrival, an officer said.

A case has been registered at the Nabi Karim Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence). Further investigation is underway, police added.

PTI