2 Indian-origin men jailed for 28 yrs in UK; killed mum, daughter in high-speed race
Two men of Indian origin have been sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for causing the deaths of a mother and daughter during a high-speed car race in Leeds, UK. The court heard that the defendants were driving at extreme speeds on public roads when the collision occurred.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe legal consequences of dangerous driving and the impact of reckless behavior on public safety.
Two Indian-origin men have been jailed for a total of 28 years after their high-speed driving led to the deaths of a 27-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter in Leeds, northern England, in January 2023. Hardeep Bhachu, 29, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Jasskamal Riyat, 37, received a 16-year term at Leeds Crown court on Monday.Bhachu pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of Justyna Hulboj and her daughter, Lena Czepczor, by dangerous driving. Riyat was convicted of the same offences after a trial in August. Both men were also handed six-year driving bans and will have to take an extended driving test before they can drive again."A road is not a race track. A powerful car is not an invitation to test its limits on a public road," Judge Ray Singh said while sentencing the men.
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