{
  "id": 1704126,
  "title": "Biker Riddhi Thakkar death: Avenger she was riding had brake issues, police to probe organisers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/biker-riddhi-thakkar-death-avenger-she-was-riding-had-brake-issues",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:15:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mumbai-biker-riddhi-thakkar-death-chhattisgarh-rally-police-probe-10838841/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai biker Riddhi Thakkar, 24, died in a hit-and-run accident during a women's biking rally in Balod district, Chhattisgarh, on August 12. Police are investigating the organisers' role in the incident, as well as potential brake malfunctions on the Avenger she was riding. The Women Riders Club, which organised the inaugural rally, faced criticism on social media, with some questioning the club's responsibility. Riddhi's father, Divyesh, expressed his family's grief but denied any responsibility, stating that their daughter was an experienced and skilled rider. Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified driver and are probing the organisers' actions.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "24-year-old Riddhi Thakkar died in hit-and-run during women's biking rally.",
    "Police investigating organisers' role and potential brake malfunctions.",
    "Riddhi's father denied responsibility, calling her an experienced rider."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Biker Riddhi Thakkar death: Avenger she was riding had brake issues, police to probe organisers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/biker-riddhi-thakkar-death-avenger-she-was-riding-had-brake-issues-1705804",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:15:24.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}