An employee of the Egypt embassy passed away at a city hospital on Monday evening after he succumbed to injuries. James Shemol (46) a resident of South Delhi was hit by a Delhi Traffic Police crane on November 15 while he was standing outside the Embassy. The police have seized the crane and Head Constable Yashpal who was driving the crane is yet to be arrested.
The case was reported on November 15 from New Delhi district’s Chanakyapuri area. James was standing outside his office in the afternoon when a Delhi Traffic Police crane rammed into him. He was rushed to a Dr Ram Manohar lohia Hospital where his condition was critical. He passed away on Monday evening after his condition worsened. Head Constable Yashpal who was driving the crane fled from the spot. A case of rash and negligent driving causing death was registered against the errant driver.
His body was handed over to his family members after the post-mortem on Tuesday. James is survived by two wives and three sons. Currently, he was staying with his second wife in Vasant Kunj, while his first wife also stays in the same area.
James’ elder son Varun alleged that despite a case being filed, police are trying to save the head constable. The crane has been seized by police, but it is alleged that the registration number has not been mentioned in the FIR.