27-yr-old DTC driver fatally beaten; family seeks arrests, compensation

The family of a 27-year-old DTC bus driver, who died after being allegedly thrashed by a group of men in a road rage incident in Delhi Rohini, on Monday demanded immediate arrest of all accused and proper compensation, saying the victim was the sole breadwinner.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

‘The incident took place on Saturday night near Shiv Chowk in Rohini Sector 20, police said. Relatives of the deceased driver, identified as Vikas, said they were informed that only one accused had been arrested so far, even though many other people assaulted him during the altercation.

“He was beaten ruthlessly in full public view. Only one person came to help him and even he suffered injuries. The others who carried out the attack must be arrested at the earliest,” said Naresh, a family member.

A family friend, Sanjay Sharma, said Vikas was unmarried and financially responsible for his family.