Authorities Arrest Driver Following Fatal Crash
A law student has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Chandigarh, where two young women were struck by a speeding Mahindra Thar. The incident occurred on 15 October 2025 near Sector 46, and is now being investigated under the focus of the case labelled “Thar killed two girls”. According to the Chandigarh Police, the driver, identified as 18-year-old Neroshpreet Singh, a law student residing in Sector 16, was apprehended after public outrage and a siege of the Burail police station.
The Crash and Immediate Aftermath
The crash took place at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday as sisters Sojef (22) and Isha (24) stood by the road near the entrance of their college in Sector 45/46, waiting for an auto-rickshaw. According to eyewitnesses, the Thar crashed into them at high speed. Sojef was declared dead on arrival at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, while Isha was critically injured and admitted for treatment.
Police later recovered the red Thar SUV from Industrial Area Phase 1. Investigators revealed the vehicle had 14 previous traffic challans for dangerous driving and signal-jumping offenses.
Investigation, Arrest and Police Response
After the incident, the victims’ family and local residents staged a protest outside the Burail police post, alleging that officers were slow to act and may have shielded the accused. In response, the UT police transferred the in-charge of the post, adding momentum to the investigation.
The driver, Neroshpreet Singh, reportedly admitted during interrogation that he fled the scene because he was “scared”. The case has been registered at Sector 34 police station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to rash driving, causing death by negligence and hit-and-run.
Road Safety and Urban Driving Concerns
This tragic crash underscores ongoing concerns about reckless driving and hit-and-run incidents in urban India. Chandigarh, despite widespread CCTV coverage, has seen multiple cases where SUVs are implicated in fatal collisions. Traffic analysts say enforcement remains inconsistent, and the backlog of pending challans suggests large gaps in deterrence.
According to a traffic official willing to speak anonymously, “High-end vehicles often violate rules with impunity, and unless police act swiftly, victims’ families bear the cost.” The Thar in this case, with 14 prior challans, illustrates the challenge.
Impact on Community and Victims’ Families
For the families of Sojef and Isha, the incident is a devastating loss. Community leaders in Burail and Sector 45 have called for stricter oversight and immediate reforms in vehicular registration and monitoring. Parents of college-going youth in the area are voicing fresh fears about road safety between campuses and transport hubs.
On a broader level, the case is likely to draw attention to road-safety legislation in Chandigarh and neighbouring regions, including the penalty framework for hit-and-run offenses and unpaid traffic-challans. Authorities say they are reviewing current procedures to ensure quicker arrests and improved victim support.
In addition, the public reaction to perceived police inaction has put pressure on the Chandigarh administration to be more transparent. Officials say they are aiming to complete the forensic analysis of CCTV data, skid-mark measurements and vehicle telematics within the next 72 hours.
FAQs
A: The accused is 18-year-old law student Neroshpreet Singh of Sector 16, Chandigarh. He was arrested after the incident involving two sisters.
A: A speeding Mahindra Thar SUV struck two sisters standing by the road in Sector 46 near their college. One sister died on the spot and the other was critically injured.
A: Police have registered a hit-and-run case under sections relating to rash driving and causing death. The vehicle has been impounded and the driver is in custody under further investigation.
