Delhi IPL Fans Killed in Road Accident Near Bhajanpura Metro: Rising Fatal Crashes Expose Capital’s Deadly Roads
A late-night ride home after an IPL match ended in tragedy for two men in Northeast Delhi after their motorcycle was allegedly hit from behind by a speeding car near Bhajanpura Metro Station in the early hours of May 9.
The victims, identified as 31-year-old Rohit and 33-year-old Hemant, both residents of Karawal Nagar, had reportedly been returning home after watching an IPL game when the fatal accident took place.
According to the Delhi Police, officers from Khajuri Khas police station rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the crash.
When the police arrived, they found a badly damaged motorcycle and a Maruti car involved in the collision near the metro station.
Both riders had suffered severe injuries in the impact. They were immediately taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, but doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Investigators said a forensic team later examined the accident site and collected evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The bodies of the two men have been sent for post-mortem examination.
Police have registered a case under Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to rash driving and causing death by negligence.
The accused driver, identified as 27-year-old Himanshu, has been arrested, and the vehicle involved in the crash has been seized.
Officials said the investigation is still underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing concern over fatal road accidents involving IPL fans returning home late at night in Delhi.
This was the second such tragedy in less than two weeks.
On April 28, two cousins lost their lives in another horrific crash after returning from an IPL match.
According to police, 20-year-old Yagya Bhatia and his 15-year-old cousin Abhay were riding home on a motorcycle without helmets when a goods carrier allegedly rammed into them near the Mahadev Road T-point on Ashoka Road in the Parliament Street area.
Police later arrested the driver in that case and suspected it to be a hit-and-run incident.
The back-to-back fatalities have brought renewed attention to Delhi’s worsening road safety record, particularly for two-wheeler riders.
According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Delhi recorded the highest number of deaths in motorcycle accidents in 2024.
A total of 687 people lost their lives in bike-related crashes in the national capital last year alone.
Delhi also remained the metro city with the highest number of road accidents for the third consecutive year. Official figures show that 5,573 road accidents were reported across the city in 2024, resulting in 1,551 deaths and leaving more than 4,700 people injured.
Traffic police officials say several accident-prone stretches across the capital continue to witness frequent crashes despite ongoing monitoring.
“Every year, dark spots are identified based on accident patterns. Even in 2025, more than 40 such accident-prone locations have been identified across Delhi,” a senior police officer said.
A “black spot” or “dark spot” is defined as a 500-metre stretch where either three fatal accidents or at least ten accidents occur within a year.
Police officials pointed out that roads like Ashoka Road and other high-security stretches often become dangerously empty late at night, encouraging overspeeding.
“CCTV cameras regularly capture vehicles speeding on these roads, including public transport vehicles.
Another major issue is that many two-wheeler riders still avoid wearing helmets, which significantly increases the risk of fatal head injuries,” a traffic police officer said.
Officials also compared Delhi’s road fatality figures with cities such as Hyderabad, which reported over 3,880 accidents in 2024 but recorded a far lower death toll of 301 people.
Traffic authorities say the difference often comes down to compliance with basic safety measures.
“Helmets and protective gear save lives. Ultimately, road safety depends not just on enforcement but also on the choices riders make,” the officer added.
