State vs. Thar Driver — Hit-and-Run Death of Sarthak Mattoo in Delhi

News5 Jul 2026

Will fight for my son till my last breath: Sarthak’s father

Sarthak Mattoo's father vows to continue fighting for his son's justice.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Sarthak Mattoo's father has publicly declared he will keep working to get justice for his son.
Who:: Sarthak Mattoo is the victim, his father is the person seeking justice, and the accused is the driver.
When:: Reported on 5 Jul 2026.
Where:: Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police station in Delhi.
Why:: The father is fighting because his son died in a hit-and-run incident involving the driver.
What it means:: The father is reaffirming his dedication to the legal process as the case moves forward.

Arrest3 Jul 2026

Delhi Police arrests Apurv Singh (30) in Sarthak Mattoo hit-and-run case

Delhi Police arrested Apurv Singh, a 30-year-old resident of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of 34-year-old biker Sarthak Mattoo who was struck by a Thar on June 25 in Vasant Kunj. The accused underwent medical examination at Safdarjung Hospital.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a man after a fatal hit and run crash involving a Thar vehicle.
Who:: Delhi Police arrested Apurv Singh, the accused, in the death of the victim Sarthak Mattoo.
When:: The crash occurred on 25 Jun 2026 and the arrest was reported on 3 Jul 2026.
Where:: Vasant Kunj, Delhi, under the jurisdiction of the Vasant Vihar police station.
Why:: He was arrested in connection with the death of Sarthak Mattoo after being struck by a vehicle.
What it means:: The accused underwent a medical examination at Safdarjung Hospital as part of the legal process.

The Times of India

News3 Jul 2026

‘No one telling us anything’: Sarthak Mattoo’s parents allege lapses in hit & run probe

Parents of Sarthak Mattoo allege lapses in the hit-and-run police probe and claim they are not being informed about updates.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The parents of a hit-and-run victim claim the police are failing to share progress on the investigation.
Who:: Sarthak Mattoo is the victim, his parents are the family complaining, and the Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police stations are the agencies handling the case.
When:: Reported on 3 Jul 2026.
Where:: Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police stations, Delhi.
Why:: The parents believe there are lapses in the investigation and feel they are being kept in the dark.
What it means:: This public complaint highlights the frustration of the victim's family regarding the way authorities are managing the case.

The Times of India

News2 Jul 2026

'I know you'll let them go': Thar hit-and-run victim Sarthak Mattoo's parents flag '50-hour delay'; Delhi

Parents of Thar hit-and-run victim Sarthak Mattoo flag a 50-hour delay and express concerns regarding the investigation.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The parents of a crash victim are concerned about a delay in the investigation process.
Who:: Sarthak Mattoo is the victim, his parents are the family complaining, and the Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police stations are the agencies handling the matter.
When:: Reported on 2 Jul 2026.
Where:: Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police station, Delhi.
Why:: The parents believe there was a delay of fifty hours in the investigation process.
What it means:: The family has expressed their lack of trust in the police handling of the case.

The Times of India

News2 Jul 2026

'Our home was torched in Kashmir, now we've lost our only child': Gurgaon family plea for justice after D

The grieving family of the Gurgaon hit-and-run victim issues a plea for justice following the tragic loss of their only child.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A driver allegedly killed a young man in a hit-and-run incident.
Who:: The victim is Sarthak Mattoo, his family is seeking justice, and the police station involved is Vasant Kunj South.
When:: Reported on 2 Jul 2026.
Where:: Vasant Kunj South and Vasant Vihar police station, Delhi.
Why:: The grieving family is pleading for justice after losing their only child in this tragedy.
What it means:: The family is publicly highlighting their loss to ensure the investigation into the death continues.

The Times of India

State vs. Thar Driver — Hit-and-Run Death of Sarthak Mattoo in Delhi

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