'He held her by neck and dragged her for about 20 metres before throwing her on the road. She has suffered head and elbow injuries and was rushed to the hospital,' said Agarwal.

Anand, reported to be a cancer patient, was discharged from the hospital Sunday.

Police have identified the youth on the basis of the number of the car provided by Anand's daughter.

'We have registered a case in the matter and have traced the car. We have identified the man and will arrest him soon,' Agarwal added.