"Kabaddi Player": What We Know About Gurugram Hit-And-Run Accused Kalyan Bainsla
Gurugram police have registered an FIR against Kalyan Bainsla, who allegedly hit a female biker with a car and fled the scene. Bainsla, who claimed to be an international athlete on social media, has since deactivated his accounts as authorities trace his identity.
Why it matters
This case highlights the role of social media evidence in modern police investigations and the public scrutiny of individuals involved in violent road incidents.
Kalyan Bainsla, the man who allegedly hit a female biker with his friend's Maruti Ciaz car in Haryana's Gurugram, identified himself as an 'international kabaddi player' and a member of the 'Indian rugby team' on Instagram.His profile photo shows him flexing his arms. He also claims to be the winner of a bodybuilding tournament called Amateur Olympia India. His claims could not be verified.Bainsla posts on Instagram fairly regularly; most posts show him either exercising or flexing his muscles. He has a substantial following on the social media platform.He has since deactivated his Instagram profile.Also read: Woman On Sports Bike Hit By Car In Gurugram For Asking Driver To Stay AwayThe woman shared a video on Sunday night showing the occupants of the car harassing her. She can be seen in the video trying to escape them. The car veered right, hit her from the side, and sped away.
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