A confrontation following a hit-and-run collision turned fatal late Tuesday night on the Jammu-Katra Expressway near Gohana in Haryana's Sonipat district. The deceased has been identified as Prahlad, a resident of Sirsa who worked as a regional manager for a clothing showroom chain. Prahlad and his colleague were returning towards Rohtak when their vehicle was rear-ended by a speeding Eeco van. When the two men chased down the offending vehicle and demanded an explanation, an argument broke out, during which the occupants of the van opened fire.
Return Journey After Showroom Inauguration
According to the details emerging from the complaint, Prahlad had traveled to Kaithal earlier on Tuesday alongside his associate Karamveer to take part in the opening ceremony of a newly launched garment showroom. After concluding the business event, the duo began their journey back towards Rohtak late in the night. To ensure a faster commute, they opted to travel via the Jammu-Katra Expressway corridor. As they were traveling along this stretch, an Eeco van coming rapidly from behind crashed into their car.
The Pursuit and Fatal Confrontation
Following the collision, the driver of the Eeco did not halt to assess the damage or check on the passengers; instead, the vehicle accelerated away from the spot. Prahlad and Karamveer decided to pursue the fleeing van to question the driver about the incident. The chase continued until the stretch between Rukhi and Ahulana villages, falling within the jurisdiction of the Baroda police station in Gohana, where the duo managed to intercept and halt the Eeco.
Heated Argument Precedes Gunfire
As soon as both vehicles came to a stop, Prahlad and Karamveer exited their car and confronted the occupants of the Eeco regarding the crash and their attempt to flee. A fierce verbal altercation broke out between the two groups within moments. Amid the heated exchange, one of the occupants inside the van brandished a firearm and pulled the trigger. The bullet struck Prahlad directly in his arm, causing him to collapse on the road in a pool of blood. Exploiting the chaos, the assailants sped away in their Eeco van.
Victim Declared Dead at PGI Rohtak as Police Launch Hunt
Karamveer swiftly placed the bleeding Prahlad into their car and rushed him to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGI) in Rohtak for emergency medical intervention. However, after an examination, attending physicians declared him dead on arrival. The hospital staff promptly notified the police authorities, who subsequently arrived to record Karamveer's statement detailing the entire sequence of events. Law enforcement officials have noted that the cause of death requires thorough verification, as the single bullet injury was observed on the victim's arm. ACP Devender Kumar stated that the police are examining the exact circumstances of the death using crime scene findings and the post-mortem report. Officers at the Baroda police station have initiated an active search to identify and apprehend the suspects.
