Gurugram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the September 13 road rage incident involving woman biker Shivani Chauhan has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla deliberately rammed his car into her motorcycle after allegedly harassing her on Golf Course Road. Investigators have rejected his claim that he lost control of the vehicle near a U-turn, describing the collision as an intentional act rather than an accident.

The five-member SIT, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crimes Against Women) Sushila, has completed its investigation and submitted its findings to Gurugram Police Commissioner Sibash Kaviraj. According to police officials, the draft chargesheet retains the offences invoked during the investigation, including attempt to murder. The chargesheet was expected to be filed in court within a week of the latest reports published on October 27 and 28.

The findings mark a significant development in the case, which attracted widespread attention after footage of the collision surfaced on social media.

What happened on Golf Course Road?

The incident took place on the morning of September 13, when Shivani Chauhan, a 27-year-old Delhi resident known as Sia on social media, was riding her Aprilia RS 457 sports motorcycle with a group of fellow bikers in Gurugram.

According to the police investigation, a white Maruti Suzuki Ciaz allegedly followed the group. The occupants reportedly approached the bikers, made inappropriate gestures and asked Chauhan to stop.

Police said Chauhan continued riding, after which the car allegedly pursued her, accelerated and changed lanes before striking her motorcycle from the side. The impact threw her off the bike and sent her skidding along the road. The driver allegedly fled the scene following the collision.

The incident was captured by a helmet-mounted camera worn by Chauhan and another camera belonging to a fellow biker. The footage later circulated online, bringing the case to wider public attention.

Chauhan subsequently submitted a written complaint to the police, detailing her allegations against the car’s occupants.

SIT rejects accused’s claim of losing control

Following the incident, Baisla denied that he had intentionally hit the biker. According to reports, he claimed that he lost control of his car near a U-turn and disputed the allegation that the collision was deliberate.

The SIT’s findings contradict that explanation. Investigators concluded that Baisla deliberately drove his vehicle into Chauhan’s motorcycle following the alleged misbehaviour. Police said the team examined the victim’s statement and available video and CCTV footage as part of the investigation.

The distinction between an accidental collision and an intentional act is central to the case because it affects the legal provisions being pursued by investigators.

The SIT’s conclusion represents the findings of the police investigation. The allegations will be subject to the judicial process, and the accused’s guilt must ultimately be determined by the court.

Attempt-to-murder charge to remain

Gurugram Police initially registered a case after the incident came to light through footage shared on social media. Following Chauhan’s complaint and the subsequent investigation, additional provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) were invoked.

The sections reported in the case include Section 109, relating to attempt to murder; Section 78, relating to stalking; Section 79, concerning words, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman; and Section 3(5), concerning common intention.

Police officials have said that the chargesheet will retain the attempt-to-murder charge along with the other applicable provisions. The SIT has prepared a draft of the document, with its filing expected shortly, according to reports.

The final chargesheet will formally present the evidence and offences the investigating agency intends to pursue before the court. Further proceedings will determine how the evidence is assessed and whether the charges are established.

Two accused arrested in Rajasthan

Gurugram Police arrested Baisla and his cousin, Lavnish, on September 15 from Rajgarh in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. Baisla was allegedly driving the car at the time of the incident, while Lavnish was seated in the front passenger seat, according to police reports.

Both men were subsequently placed in judicial custody at Bhondsi Jail in Gurugram. Their bail pleas were reportedly rejected by the court.

Police said four people were travelling in the car during the incident. The investigation focused on the alleged conduct of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the footage recorded by the bikers.

The SIT was constituted after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a notice concerning the case. The team was tasked with examining the incident and reviewing the evidence collected during the investigation.

Helmet-camera footage becomes key evidence

The footage recorded by Chauhan and another biker played an important role in bringing the incident to public attention. After the video was shared online, Gurugram Police took cognisance of the matter and registered a case at the Sector 56 police station.

The recordings provided investigators with visual material to examine the movements of the car and motorcycle before and during the collision. Police also recorded Chauhan’s statement and examined other available evidence before reaching the conclusion that the collision was intentional.

The case has also drawn attention to the risks faced by motorcyclists when road disputes escalate. However, the legal findings in this particular case will depend on the evidence placed before the court rather than public reaction to the footage.

Chargesheet is the next major step

With the SIT completing its investigation and preparing the draft chargesheet, the next stage is the formal filing of the document before the court. Police have indicated that the attempt-to-murder charge and the other provisions added during the investigation will be retained.

The Gurugram case has drawn attention because of the alleged harassment preceding the collision and the availability of helmet-camera footage. The SIT’s findings reject the accused’s explanation of an accidental loss of control and identify the collision as deliberate, according to police.

The judicial process will now determine the legal outcome. Until the court reaches a decision, the allegations against the accused remain subject to adjudication.