Got hit in a hit-and-run at Jalukbari (AEC Road intersection, Guwahati) on Sunday around 8:48 PM.
I was completely stationary in traffic when a car AS02AE**** rammed into my rear bumper and immediately sped off. The driving looked reckless, possibly intoxicated. I managed to capture clear photos of the number plate and even have a video of the car fleeing.
I called 100 right away and reported everything. But even with the vehicle number and evidence, the driver hasn’t been caught yet, and the FIR process itself is still ongoing.
What’s frustrating is that tracing a vehicle with a known number should be straightforward through RTO. Instead, I’m being asked to leave my own car at the police station for MVI inspection, even though the damage is minor and I rely on the car daily.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar in Guwahati or Assam?
How long does it usually take for police to trace a vehicle in such cases?
Is it normal to be asked to leave your vehicle before FIR is even registered?
Any advice on how to handle this properly without unnecessary hassle would help.
Edit / Update:
After some follow-ups, the police shared the vehicle owner’s contact number. I spoke with him, and after multiple calls, he agreed to compensate me with ₹5,000.
The workshop estimated the repair cost at around ₹6,000, so I decided to cover the remaining amount myself. Going through the full process (leaving the car at the outpost, waiting for MVI, etc.) would have been a major hassle and could take days or even months. Since both me and my roommate depend on the car daily for commuting, it wasn’t practical.
I’ve also chosen to hide the vehicle number now, as the owner did compensate (even if not fully), and I don’t want to get into further complications.
Thanks to everyone who shared advice.