New details have emerged in the tragic Guwahati hit-and-run case involving Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap, revealing that the vehicle she was driving — a white LMV with registration number AS01FM9199 — had a history of multiple traffic violations for speeding across Assam.
The victim, Samiul Haque, a 22-year-old municipal worker with the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), succumbed to his injuries after being shifted to Apollo Hospital for advanced treatment. He had been part of a night crew repairing street lights in Dakhingaon when he was struck by the speeding car around midnight on Saturday. Eyewitnesses alleged the vehicle was traveling at over 120 km/h, and that Kashyap fled the scene without rendering aid.
Samiul sustained severe head trauma, multiple leg fractures, and injuries to his arms and thighs, and had initially been treated at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). His death has ignited widespread calls for accountability and stricter enforcement of road safety laws.
History of Speeding Offences
Official records in the public domain indicate that the vehicle AS01FM9199, reportedly driven by Nandini Kashyap during the incident, had been issued five challans under Section 183(1)(i) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — all for excessive speed in different parts of the state over the past 16 months:
| Challan No | Location | Date | Time | Allegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS209748250610142537 | Nalbari | 10 Jun 2025 | 2:25 PM | Driving LMV with excessive speed |
| AS217207241017142716 | Barama | 17 Oct 2024 | 2:27 PM | Driving LMV with excessive speed |
| AS47099240520175728 | Kaziranga National Park | 20 May 2024 | 5:57 PM | Driving LMV with excessive speed |
| AS32866240520135717 | Bagori | 20 May 2024 | 1:57 PM | Driving LMV with excessive speed |
| AS207443240318141443 | Not Specified | 18 Mar 2024 | 2:14 PM | Driving LMV with excessive speed |
Under Section 183(1)(i), the penalty for speeding a light motor vehicle ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000. Repeat violations can lead to impoundment of the driving licence under Section 206(4) of the Act — a measure that critics now argue should have been enforced to prevent such incidents.
Outcry for Justice and Accountability
The pattern of repeated speeding has raised serious questions about road safety enforcement and driver accountability, particularly when linked to high-profile individuals. Following the accident, GMC workers pursued and located the car at a residential complex in Kahilipara, where the actress allegedly tried to hide the vehicle. During the confrontation, Kashyap is also accused of assaulting a bystander who was recording the scene on his mobile phone.
Public reaction on social media has been swift and furious, with users calling for immediate arrest, cancellation of the driver’s licence, and criminal prosecution under culpable homicide charges.
