RAJKOT:A 23-year-old law student, Rakshit Chaurasia, allegedly used his legal knowledge to dodge incriminating questions during police interrogation following a fatal car accident in Vadodara.
Chaurasia, who rammed his car into three vehicles late on March 12, 2025, in the Karelibaug area, killing one woman and injuring eight others.
“He has studied law, so he knows what kind of statements may put him in trouble. He also seemed aware of the limitations of the investigating agency while questioning him and the ways he can avoid certain questions. He was calm for the most part and avoided proper replies to ensure that he doesn’t say something incriminating,” a senior police official said.
According to the police, Chaurasia was behind the wheel while his friend, Meet Chauhan, the car owner, was in the passenger seat. Near Amrapali Complex, Chaurasia first hit a woman on a two-wheeler before knocking down two other bikers. The impact was so severe that the car’s airbags deployed. When the vehicle finally came to a stop, Chauhan stepped out and walked away, repeatedly saying, “I didn’t do anything. He was driving the car,” while pointing at Chaurasia.
Chaurasia, a fourth-year law student at M S University, then exited the car and began shouting “another round,” “uncle,” and “Om Namah Shivay” at the top of his voice. Passersby, enraged by the incident, chased him down and prevented his escape. Some locals thrashed him before the police arrived.
Vikas Kewalani, one of the victims, alleged that Chaurasia appeared “intoxicated” and was overspeeding for “enjoyment.” However, Chaurasia denied consuming alcohol at the time. Vadodara police commissioner Narasimha Komar confirmed that the collision involved more than three vehicles, including two Activa scooters and an electric vehicle.
Chaurasia, a native of Uttar Pradesh, resides in a rented accommodation in Nizampura, Vadodara.
