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 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
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
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
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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