In Pics: Moments Before Gaud Was Mauled Down by TMC Leader’s Son

Moments before he was killed, IAF drill instructor Abhimanyu Gaud was leading a contingent for Republic Day parade.

The IAF drill instructor died due to loss of blood. (Photo: The Quint)

Corporal Abhimanyu Gaud. (Photo: The Telegraph)

Just moments before he was mauled down by a running Audi SUV, 21-year-old Corporal Abhimanyu Gaud of the Indian Air Force was busy training his contingent of men for the Republic Day parade. The white-coloured SUV being driven by the son of a senior TMC leader hit Gaud, dragging him to some distance, eventually killing him due to heavy loss of blood.

When Red Road Became Red

The road where Gaud was hit. (Photo: ANI)

The road outside Fort William – the Red Road – was filled with Gaud’s blood, who was leading the team marching to a bagpiper’s tune. The place where the rehearsal was taking place is called the Maidan, which was barricaded.

The Lone Soldier

Gaud leading the contingent. (Photo: The Telegraph)

The only person dressed in light blue uniform-shirt, Gaud is seen walking left of the contingent. He monitors the team from the rear end.

The White Audi Hits

The white Audi zips past the contingent. (Photo: The Telegraph)

In this photo, we see the Audi zipping past on the left side of the contingent. One of the marchers missed being hit narrowly. It goes to hit Gaud straight, startling the rest of the officers. The contingent scatters.

Gaud Being Taken to Hospital

The green jeep in which Gaud was carried to the hospital. (Photo: The Telegraph)

Gaud was taken to the Command Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. The driver in a breach of discipline broke the barricade and hit the IAF staffer. He is still absconding.

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