Senior Finance Ministry Official Killed in Delhi Road Crash
A Deputy Secretary in the Union Finance Ministry, Navjot Singh, was killed and his wife critically injured after their motorcycle was hit by a BMW in southwest Delhi. The incident occurred near the Dhaula Kuan Metro station on Sunday. Eyewitnesses reported the car, driven by a woman, lost control before striking the couple's vehicle. The car's occupants were also injured. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash, which has drawn attention in the national capital.
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Navjot Singh was a Deputy Secretary in the Union Finance Ministry, a senior administrative position responsible for policy implementation, coordination, and oversight within the ministry. Such roles typically involve managing financial regulations and government budgetary processes.
The summary states only that the car was driven by a woman and that police have registered a case and are investigating. As of now, it is not confirmed in the summary whether the driver has been formally identified or arrested.
Fatal accidents involving luxury vehicles like BMWs have occurred in Delhi before, often raising concerns about reckless driving and accountability. Such incidents typically spark public outcry, media attention, and calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and penalties.
Dhaula Kuan is a major traffic interchange with metro connectivity and paid parking facilities. The area has traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, and surveillance, but its high traffic volume and complex road layout can make it accident-prone despite these measures.