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Ashoka Road accident: Killer truck got special permission from Delhi traffic cops despite 5 challans
A truck that fatally struck two cousins on Ashoka Road had been granted special permission to operate before no-entry hours for municipal debris collection. The permit, processed by Delhi Traffic Police at Todapur, is reported to be valid for one year until December 2026, despite the vehicle having multiple challans. Police say the exemption may be canceled, and raids to locate the driver continued as of the article date.
Timeline
5 Events
No arrests yet; families seek updates
May 2, 2026
No arrests have been made so far. The family of the victims says they have not received clear updates on the investigation and are seeking accountability.
Raids in Bihar to locate driver
May 2, 2026
Since the driver's last known location has been traced to Bihar, police raids are being conducted there to locate and apprehend him.
Ashoka Road accident involving the same truck
April 27, 2026
The truck struck two cousins, Yagya and Abhav Bhatia, on Ashoka Road as they were returning from an IPL match, resulting in their deaths. Debris from the Jeevan Tara building was being cleared at the site on the day of the incident.
Investigation: challans and potential cancellation of permit
April 2026
Police sources said the vehicle had accumulated at least five challans, raising questions about eligibility for the exemption. It was suggested that some challans may have been registered after the permit was issued; the special permission is now being considered for cancellation.
Special permit granted for truck to operate before no-entry hours
April 2026
Delhi Traffic Police approved a 'special permission' allowing the truck to operate before no-entry hours for municipal debris collection. The permit is processed by the DTP headquarters in Todapur and was issued as a one-year clearance valid until December 2026.