A fatal road accident at Mata Rani Chowk, Model Town, Jalandhar, near Bata Showroom has resulted in the killing of Richi Kaypee son of ex-MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee. The unfortunate collision occurred late night on September 13, 2025. This has resulted in the police registering an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023).
As per the report Richi Kaypee was on his way back home from personal work when his car had the life-threatening accident. The car of Richi Kaypee, a Toyota Fortuner (PB08-AT-0001), was abruptly confronted by a Grand Vitara (PB08-FK-7073) coming from the other side, followed by a Swift Dzire (PB08-DB-6500) coming at a high speed and hitting the Fortuner. Richi died despite being sent to Global Hospital and then Patel Hospital, where the doctors also declared him dead.
The police complaint states that the offending drivers were driving at risky speeds, which led to the fatal accident. Mohinder Singh Kaypee filed the FIR on September 14, 2025, at Division 6 Police Station, Jalandhar, which resulted in a formal probe under the subsequent BNS sections:
Section 281 BNS: Rash or negligent driving causing death, punishable with imprisonment and fine. Offences under this section are liable to imprisonment for up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹1,000 or both.
Section 125(a) BNS: Causing death by negligence or culpable act, with terms of imprisonment varying according to seriousness. Offences under this section relating to offences causing grievous hurt is punishable with up to three years' imprisonment, a fine up to ₹10,000 or both.
Section 125(b) BNS: Try to bring about death or serious hurt through negligence or intention. The penalty under the section is imprisonment for a period which can go up to three years or fine up to ₹10,000 or both.
Section 105 BNS: Deals with abetment or instigation of offence. The statute provides that if it can be established that the act was committed intentionally to bring about death, the punishment is imprisonment for life or a period of not less than 5 years, which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section 324(4) BNS: Causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means, punishment higher if grievous hurt or death occurs.
This section specifically deals with mischief resulting in damage or loss to property in the amount of ₹20,000 up to less than ₹1 lakh. Where damage to property is ₹1 lakh or more may be punishable with five years of imprisonment and/ or a fine.
The case has been assigned to the investigating officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector Sushil Kumar. The police will investigate the role of both drivers for their alleged reckless high-speed driving resulting in this death.
This case emphasizes tougher enforcement under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, emphasizing accountability for rash and negligent driving resulting in loss of life. The people are waiting to see what happens as the investigation unfolds.