Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Delhi BMW Crash Accused Seeks Bail as Probe Focuses on 20 km Hospital Diversion

Investigators are examining why the injured were taken to a facility linked to her family rather than nearer trauma centres.

Overview

  • Gaganpreet Makkad filed a bail application claiming no intent or negligence, with the court issuing notice to the prosecution and directing medical care for her in custody.
  • Police say Makkad drove the victims past closer hospitals to Nulife Hospital in GTB Nagar roughly 20–22 km from the crash site.
  • Investigators are reviewing corporate records that indicate her father is a director of firms registered at the hospital’s address and related to its founder.
  • She faces charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, evidence tampering, rash driving, and endangering lives.
  • Delhi Police said her blood test was negative for alcohol, as forensic analysis, CCTV review, and witness corroboration continue.