Dwarka accident: Roads that cut lives short

February 3 marked a turning point for two families in Dwarka: A mother grieves for her 23-year-old son who was her anchor, while a father confronts the consequences of a crash involving his 17-year-old. Shrimansi Kaushik reports on the difficult questions that lie beyond the tragedy: about juvenile and parental accountability and failing road safety systems. Of these, a simple question haunts: why does wearing a helmet still require persuasion?

Updated - February 22, 2026 08:35 am IST

Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a road accident after being hit by a car driven by a minor in Sector 11, Dwarka.

Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a road accident after being hit by a car driven by a minor in Sector 11, Dwarka. | Photo Credit: Shrimansi Kaushik

The cramped bedroom where 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra spent his time is witness to the ambitions he once nurtured. One poster on the wall reads: ‘They want to fly first class, I want to own the plane’. On the ceiling, above the bed where he slept, a hand-painted note declares: ‘2025 will be my $1,000,000 year!’

Across the room, his study table — now lined with framed photographs of his smiling face — showcases trophies and medals he earned over the years.

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