Speeding Thar Mows Down Two Madrasa Teachers in Chandigarh; Accused Is Cop Son

New Delhi, February 26, 2026: In a tragic hit-and-run incident that has sparked outrage across the tri-city, two brothers who served as teachers at a madrasa in Uttar Pradesh were killed after a speeding Mahindra Thar rammed into their motorcycle. The incident occurred late Tuesday night at the Kalagram light point in Manimajra.

The accused, identified as Armaan (19), a resident of Sector 22, is the son of a Chandigarh Police head constable currently posted at the police headquarters. While the suspect was arrested shortly after the accident, his subsequent release on bail has led to allegations from the victims’ families that the police are attempting to shield their own.

The Fatal Collision

The victims, Gulsher Ali (46) and Abdul Subhaan (44), were residents of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. They had arrived in Chandigarh on February 21 to collect donations for an upcoming Ramadan project and were staying with relatives in Manimajra.

According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, the tragedy unfolded around 11:00 PM on Tuesday. The brothers were traveling on their motorcycle and had slowed down at the Kalagram traffic signal, which was showing red with only a few seconds remaining.

“They were just waiting for the light to turn green when a high-speed Thar SUV crashed into them from behind with immense force,” a passerby told local authorities.

The impact was so severe that Gulsher Ali died on the spot. His brother, Abdul Subhaan, was rushed to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

Investigation and Arrest

Following the collision, the driver of the Thar allegedly sped away from the scene, abandoning the vehicle near the Sector 25 cremation ground. However, alert bystanders managed to note down the registration number, which allowed the Manimajra police to track down the owner.

The investigation revealed that:

• The driver, Armaan, did not possess a driving license at the time of the incident.
• The vehicle belonged to his family.
• While a “smell test” conducted by officers initially ruled out alcohol, the final medical report is still awaited.

Despite the gravity of the incident—resulting in two deaths—the accused was granted bail shortly after his arrest, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the bereaved families.

Families Left in Despair

The deaths have left two families in Saharanpur devastated. Gulsher Ali is survived by his wife and five children, while Abdul Subhaan leaves behind a wife and four children. Both brothers were well-respected educators at local madrasas in Saharanpur.

“They came here for a noble cause, to support their students and community,” said a grieving relative. “Now, nine children have lost their fathers because of someone’s reckless driving and the arrogance of power.”

Mounting Pressure on Authorities

This incident marks yet another high-profile case involving a Mahindra Thar in Chandigarh, a vehicle that has frequently been linked to over-speeding and stunt-driving cases in the city over the past year.

Local activists and the victims’ families have called for a transparent investigation, demanding that the status of the accused’s father should not influence the legal proceedings. The Chandigarh Police have maintained that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and that the law will take its course.