In what seems to be a rerun of the Pune Porsche Case, a speeding BMW crashed into a couple in Mumbai's Worli on Sunday, killing the wife and critically injuring the husband.
The BMW was allegedly being driven by a Shiv Sena leader, who fled the scene, shortly after the crash. But the Police booked and detained the driver of the car, Rajesh Shah, and one more occupant identified as Rajrishi Rajendrasingh Bidawat at the Worli Police station.
The incident took place at 5:30 AM on Sunday. Mumbai Police have registered a case of hit-and-run. As per reports, the accused has been destined by Mumbai Police and is said to be the owner of the car and a Deputy Leader of Shinde's Shiv Sena from Palghar.
The incident took place on Sunday morning after the couple were returning home from Sassoon Dock. The husband and wife were struck from behind by a speeding BMW.
The impact caused the scooter to overturn, throwing the couple on the bonnet of the car. The husband managed to jump off the bonnet, but his wife died on impact.
Following the crash, the driver of the car fled the scene, leaving the injured woman behind. The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
The husband had been critically injured due to the accident and is currently undergoing treatment.
The car has been seized by Mumbai Police.
What Did Maharashtra CM Shinde Say?
Speaking about the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the law was equal for everyone and no would be spared.
Asked if the man involved in the Mumbai accident was a Shiv Sena leader's son, the CM just said, "The law is equal for all and the government sees every case in the same way. There will be no separate rule for this accident. Everything will be done as per the law."
"The police will not shield anyone. The Mumbai accident is unfortunate. I have spoken to the police department to take strict action," he added.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Aditya Thackeray Reacts
In a post on X, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and local MLA Aaditya Thackeray said he would not go into the "political leanings" of Shah but hoped "there will be no political refuge by the regime".
"Visited the Worli Police Station today and met with senior police officers investigating into the hit and run case that occurred in Worli today. I will not go into the political leanings of Mr Shah, the accused of the hit and run, but I hope the police will act swiftly to catch the accused and bring him to justice. Hopefully there will be no political refuge by the regime," Thackeray said.
Thackeray said he and his MLC colleague Sunil Shinde met Pradip Nakhwa, the victim's husband, and promised all help to ensure the accused are brought to justice.
(With PTI inputs)
