Good Samaritan's Ordeal: Driver Who Saved BMW Crash Victims Left Destitute After Police Seize His Lifeline

In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, a Delhi taxi driver, Manoj Kumar, whose quick thinking and selfless act saved lives following a horrific BMW crash, now finds himself battling financial ruin. What began as a heroic effort to aid accident victims has morphed into a prolonged ordeal, leaving him without his primary source of income and questioning the very system he sought to assist.

It was a chilling night at a red light in Delhi when tragedy struck.

A high-speed BMW X5, allegedly driven by a minor, careened into a taxi and an auto-rickshaw, causing a devastating pile-up. Amidst the chaos and grievous injuries, Manoj Kumar didn't hesitate. He was an ordinary man in an extraordinary moment, instantly transforming into a good Samaritan. He immediately pulled over his Maruti Suzuki Dzire and, with commendable urgency, transported two critically injured victims to AIIMS Trauma Centre, potentially saving their lives.

His actions were a beacon of humanity in a scene of despair.

However, instead of receiving commendation, Kumar’s act of kindness led him down a path of unforeseen hardship. The police, investigating the fatal crash that also claimed the life of a Swiggy delivery executive, seized his taxi. Not as evidence of his involvement, but as 'case property' because it was used to transport the victims.

This seizure, which occurred more than two months ago, has effectively paralyzed his livelihood. "I took two seriously injured people to AIIMS. I did my duty as a human being. Now, my car is seized for two months," Kumar laments, his voice heavy with despair.

For Manoj Kumar, his taxi isn't just a vehicle; it's his entire world.

It's the means by which he supports his family, including his ailing wife. He purchased the car on loan, and with it impounded, he has been unable to earn a single rupee. The burden of daily expenses, loan installments, and his wife's medical bills has become an insurmountable mountain. "I borrowed money to buy this vehicle.

My only source of income is gone. How will I pay my EMIs? How will I feed my children? My wife is unwell; how will I pay for her treatment?" he pleads, revealing the stark reality of his plight.

Kumar highlights a painful irony: while the alleged perpetrator of the crash, a minor, reportedly secured bail swiftly, he, the rescuer, remains mired in bureaucratic red tape, suffering immense financial losses.

He has made multiple desperate pleas to the local police, even escalating his appeals to the Chief Minister's office, yet his vehicle remains in custody. The police maintain that the car is integral to the ongoing investigation and can only be released after its conclusion or a court order, a process that can often drag on for months, if not years.

Manoj Kumar’s story is a poignant reminder of the potential pitfalls faced by those who step forward to help in emergencies.

His noble act has, regrettably, cost him his financial stability, turning his life upside down. As he continues his struggle to reclaim his livelihood, his experience raises critical questions about how society and authorities treat good Samaritans, and whether the system inadvertently punishes kindness.