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USo this happened a few days ago. I was riding my motorcycle at around **15-20 km/h** on a **street road** at **9:30 PM** when suddenly, a **child ran onto the road without any parental supervision** and collided with my bike.
* His **leg got stuck near my front wheel**, but the **tyre did not run over it**.
* I **immediately applied the brakes** and stopped to prevent further injury.
* The impact **did not cause my bike to move or lose balance**.After the accident, some **relatives of the child** arrived and **started blaming me** as if it was my fault. They were aggressive, but thankfully, **2-4 older men intervened and calmed the situation down**. They took my number and told me to leave.
# The Extortion Attempt Begins
About **1-2 hours later**, one of the child’s relatives called me, saying the **child’s leg was fractured** and he was in a **private hospital**, demanding that I **pay for his medical bills**.
I told him that **the public was on my side** and that this **was not my fault**. I refused to pay and said, **”If you think I’m responsible, file a case against me.”**
For the next **two days**, he kept calling me **20-30 times**, and I started **ignoring his calls** out of fear.
# Police Get Involved
On the third day, a **traffic police officer** showed up near my society and **asked me to come to the police station** to give my statement. I went there on **Sunday at 9:30 PM** with my **motorcycle documents**.
At the station, the officer told me that he **visited the hospital** and **asked the doctor not to inflate the medical bill**. He also mentioned that he **knew the child**, possibly as a **relative or acquaintance**.
The **child’s parents arrived** at the station and said,
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Then they demanded **₹50,000** for medical expenses. After some negotiation, we **offered ₹10,000**, even though it **wasn’t our fault**. They **refused and demanded ₹35,000**. At that point, we told them, **”This is too much. If you think we’re guilty, file a case.”**
The police officer then said he would **call me later** and told me to **bring my bike and some documents**. We left, and now it’s been **three days** with **no response from them**.
# My Questions
1. **Will my bike be seized?**
2. **Will my license be suspended?**
3. **What should I do next?**I have no idea if an **FIR has been filed** or if this was just an attempt to **scare me into paying**. Should I wait, or take action? Would appreciate any legal advice!
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UFor the safe side consult with a lawyer. My friend also got stuck with same situation but the community people’s are third class awful they didn’t want to listen anything and start beating him. They broke his left hand even though it’s not his fault.
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HThis sounds like an intimidation tactic to pressure you into paying. Since there’s been no response from the police for three days, it’s best to wait and not engage unless they contact you again.
**Will your bike be seized or license suspended?** Unlikely unless an FIR has been filed.
**Should you pay?**
No. You already offered ₹10K as a goodwill gesture, which they refused. Giving in now might only lead to more demands.**What should you do next?**
Check if an FIR has been registered (visit the police station or check online if possible).
Avoid direct contact with the family and keep records of all calls/messages in case they keep harassing you.
If the police call you again, consult a lawyer before making any statements.
Right now, just stay calm and don’t engage unless legally required. If they keep bothering you, you could even file a complaint for harassment.
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Uno FIR is filed against me but i’m sure he will be filed sooner or later
Police officer said my license and bike got seized if i found guilty. Ofc the officer knows the child already
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HIf no FIR has been filed yet, there’s a chance they’re just trying to scare you into paying. If they do file one, you’ll have legal options to fight it. As for your bike and license, they can only be seized if you’re found guilty, which isn’t certain. Since the officer knows the child, stay cautious and document everything. If you get any official notice, talk to a lawyer right away.
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CIt seems the police might be siding with them and using pressure tactics to extort money. Get in touch with a lawyer. You should go with a lawyer if they ask you to report to the police station. Do not go alone.
Just remember, you’re not the first person to be involved in an accident on Indian roads. These incidents happen every minute. If everyone had to pay out of their own pocket for every accident, imagine the state of affairs.
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Bnever go to the station yourself, send two friends Or a lawyer and a friend.
always keep the voice recorder on.
common shit in india, never accept that it was your fault. at least luck is still in your side and nothing drastic has happened on the police side.
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Bpolice will make you the culprit first and then make the evidence and false statement as per their convenience. You will be forced to make deals which could have been avoided altogether.
take OP for example, he has offered 10k on the spot at the station, without any proof, where there is possibility that nothing has actually happened to the child, and they (parents and policeman) want to just abuse their connections to extort some money from OP.
always send friends as police cannot go that far to implicate them as well for a small thing. (unless FIR has been filed, and arrest warrant is also out)
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Bi’m talking in context of early to mid-twenties studying-working living in metro city with friends, where family is 1500 miles away.
The best option to hire a lawyer, but the next best thing is to send a couple of friends/family who can hold their own. police will have to think of a new way to get to you without blowing the fish out of water by trying same usual tactics with them.
the thing is to remember is no fir, no charges, no legal notice Means no need to play by their rules. of-course they might say we had sent the notice through sms and other made-up bluffs but don’t need to heed them.
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Ubro as police officer says “i said to doctor to no to **inflate the medical bill” bill is probably too much**
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SDont pay. This is why third party insurance is for. If the fracture is there, they can get money from insurance. But you need to lawyer up.
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Umy bike is R.E classic 350 that i purchase at the same day of accident. im going to buy safety gloves for safe ride and this shit happend
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MYou already have an insurance rt? They don’t release a vehicle before third party insurance these days.
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CExactly. Let them register an FIR—you won’t have to pay anything. That’s the purpose of third-party insurance. Any damages you cause will be covered by the insurance company. Just make sure to inform your insurer in writing about the accident, and let the police handle the FIR registration.
Firmly tell them that you are not willing to pay any money and that any damages caused will be covered by your insurance company.
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CI didn’t fully understand what you meant by that statement. Did you mean that since your bike didn’t have any damage, you’re wondering why you should report the accident to your insurance company?
An accident isn’t just about damage to your own vehicle. If your bike caused damage to another person’s vehicle or property, it’s still considered an accident. In this case, it would be a third-party claim, not an own damage claim.
You should still report the accident to your insurance company, especially if an FIR is filed, so they can handle the process from there. The case will mostly be settled between your insurance provider and the third party, provided everything is in order—like having valid documents (registration, insurance, driving license), not being under the influence of alcohol, and adhering to traffic rules.
Always report such incidents to your insurer to avoid complications later.
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WSend them a legal notice seeking compensation for causing mental trauma by neglegently leaving a child on the road and letting an accident happen and then trying to extort money from you.
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AThis seems like extortion racket. They need to submit legal proof to file a face against you in terms of video evidence and due to lack of it they can’t do anything. You aren’t liable for anything in this. Don’t pay any money at all and even if you do don’t pay it by cash. Give them a cheque and ask them to give it in writing with signature as for what purpose they took money and what was the entire Incident.
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Coh dude… hitting a brainless kid on road is a scary scenario.. people gang up against you coz its a logic in mobocracy that a guy with the vehicle is at fault when it comes to crashing the kid
have been through it once. in my case too the kid was at fault the kid had crossed with his mother and all of a sudden the kid realizes he has forgotten his slippers on the divider so he ran back without giving a thought and in came my car. luckily it was an up-slope so the car’s speed wasn’t that high. naturally I braked hard but it was too late and the kid got hurt.
the kid’s mother came running and crying ‘mera bacha mera bacha’ the whole time. people ganged up but were made quickly realized by the mother that it wasn’t my fault. and this f*ing happened with a police station just a glance away. luckily no injuries to the kid and it didn’t snowballed into a crime. got some cold drinks for the kid and the mother an also for myself to cool us all down.
she then went away with her kid. the whole scene lasted about 10-12 mins and I was lucky to have escaped without being reported to the police for no fault of mine. the poor kid though must have had body pain for a week.
since then I have come across once again where a brainless kid came running in the middle of the road only to be held back by the parent at the last moment. we live in a crazy world. f*ck!
good-luck OP!
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LDO NOT PAY A SINGLE DIME. YOUR BIKE HAS INSURANCE TO DEAL WITH SUCH SITUATIONS. LET THEM FILE FIR. INSURANCE WILL CALL THE HOSPITAL AND SETTLE THE DEMAND ON YOUR BEHALF. I REPEAT , DO NOT PAY EVEN 1 RUPEE TO ANYONE
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HYou don’t have to pay anything but be stern and ask for an FIR.
If required, you can also collect any cctv footages from the shops where the incident occurred.
If they file a case, you need to keep the vehicle in the station for 1-2 days and then they’ll release it.
Compensation should go from your 3rd party insurance and it’s a norm in India to threaten the driver and extort money in case of accidents. Take a local strong guy (behaviour wise) if you have to visit the police station again.
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