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New Delhi: A sad incident occurred in South Delhi when a 30-year-old documentary filmmaker, Piyush Pal, lost his life in a motorcycle accident near Panchsheel park on the evening of October 28, 2023. The incident has left many troubled because of what appears to be a lack of immediate help from people who were at the scene.

According to the police, the accident happened around 10 pm and was recorded by a nearby camera. The video shows Piyush Pal riding his motorcycle on a busy road when he was hit from behind by another motorcycle. This collision caused Pal's motorcycle to skid and slide along the road for some distance.

Pal was injured, and he was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, but sadly, he didn't survive his injuries. He was a documentary filmmaker who lived in Kalkaji, South Delhi, and worked in Gurugram. Pal’s friends, who had worked with him, said that Pal was most likely returning from swimming classes at R.K. Puram. “He was lying injured for 30 minutes, and nobody bothered to help. This shows grave public apathy,” Piyus Pal friends said.

What's particularly distressing is that nobody seemed to help Pal immediately after the accident. A close friend of his has expressed concerns about what happened next. He says that people gathered around the accident site but didn't offer help. Instead, some of them were more interested in taking pictures or videos. During this time, Pal's mobile phone and GoPro camera disappeared. His phone, which had been ringing until 10 pm, suddenly went offline.

Pal's friend wants justice for him and isn't seeking compensation. The circumstances surrounding the accident, from the accident itself to the lack of immediate help and the disappearance of Pal's belongings, are causing concern.

Based on the security camera footage, the police have taken action and filed a case against the other motorcycle rider involved in the accident, who is named Bunty.

It's important to note that the accident actually happened at 9:45 pm, as shown by the security camera footage, but the police didn't get a call about it until 10:11 pm. It was only when a passerby named Pankaj Mistry and others stopped to check on Pal's condition that he received assistance. By that time, some of Pal's things had been taken by someone at the scene.

This sad incident reminds us of the importance of being safe on the road and helping people in need during accidents. It also reminds us that people should prioritize helping others over taking pictures or videos in such situations.

The investigation into this incident is still going on, and the authorities are working to bring justice and clarity to this tragic situation. As Pal's family and friends mourn his loss, the city reflects on the responsibility of its citizens to provide quick and compassionate help during emergencies.

Source:thehindu.com