The mishap occurred at 1.30 pm when Sharma was returning to his house in Sector 11. The rashly driven car struck his Honda Activa from behind. Eyewitnesses said the impact of the accident was such that Sharma was flung into the air for a few seconds, after which he fell on the road and was run over by the car. Sharma was wearing a helmet, which was completely crushed in the mishap.

The deceased’s family claims that a BMW car, bearing a VIP registration number, had followed the ‘killer’ vehicle for quite some distance. “Our neighbours saw the BMW car speeding behind the Tavera in an attempt to catch up. The BMW’s driver might have noted down the car’s registration number,” said Sharma’s daughter Aditi.

“Investigations are on. We have checked all workshops in the city to see whether a white Tavera car pulled in for repairs today,” said investigating officer Assistant Sub-Inspector Resham Singh.

Asked about the ‘witness’ BMW, the ASI said they are yet to trace the car.

Sharma is survived by his wife and two daughters, Aditi and Anchal. While Aditi is pursuing a course in dental surgery, Anchal has just taken her BCom exams. The three were in Ambala to attend the wedding of a close relative, but returned upon hearing news of the accident.