Mumbai BMW hit-and-run: main accused mihir shah arrested

In a major development in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, Mumbai Police have arrested Mihir Shah, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case. The bar, Vice - Global Tapas, has also been sealed by authorities. Other than that, CCTV footage has emerged showing the main accused, Mihir Shah, leaving a pub with four friends in a Mercedes before the fatal accident. The Mumbai Police have issued a lookout circular (LOC) for the 24-year-old, who remains at large.

Key Updates:

Last Updated: 09.07.24

► Mumbai BMW Hit-And-Run: Main Accused Arrested After 72-Hour Manhunt
Mumbai Police have arrested Mihir Shah, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case that claimed the life of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa. The arrest comes after an intense 72-hour manhunt that gripped the city.

Arrest Details:

Mihir Shah was apprehended in an apartment in Virar, approximately 65 km from Mumbai.
A total of 12 people, including Shah's mother and two sisters, have been taken into custody.
Police believe the family members helped Shah evade arrest.

Investigation Progress:

Authorities are deliberating whether to list Shah's mother and sisters as accused of allegedly aiding his escape.
Multiple police teams were involved in tracking down the suspect.
Shah is being transported to Worli Police Station for further questioning.
The bar, Vice - Global Tapas, has also been sealed by authorities.

Updated on 08.07.24

• CCTV footage shows Mihir Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, leaving a pub in a Mercedes with friends before switching to the BMW involved in the accident.

CCTV Footage Shows Sena Leader's Son In Mercedes Before BMW Crash
The cops said Mihir Shah changed the car later and was driving the BMW while his driver was in the passenger seat. pic.twitter.com/usBJIeY0cj— Shakeel Yasar Ullah (@yasarullah) July 8, 2024

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• Police suspect Mihir, who has not pursued education beyond Class 10, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

• The accident occurred on July 7 at around 5:30 a.m. on Dr. Annie Besant Road in Worli, killing 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa.

• Nakhwa was reportedly dragged for over 2 kilometres by the BMW after the collision.

• Mihir Shah's father, Rajesh Shah, and the car's driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, have been arrested for allegedly helping Mihir escape after the accident.
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► Rajesh Shah, the leader of Shiv Sena, has been granted temporary bail upon payment of ₹ 15,000; his son is suspected of driving the fast BMW that killed a 45-year-old woman and injured her husband early on Sunday in Worli, Mumbai.

• Six police teams have been formed to trace Mihir Shah, with concerns that he might attempt to flee the country.

• Investigators have uncovered a bar bill of ₹18,000 and are examining additional CCTV footage from the Juhu area bar where Mihir was spotted hours before the incident.

• The accused have been booked under various sections, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reiterated that the law applies equally to all, stating, "No one will be spared." The case has sparked public outrage and renewed debates on road safety and the influence of political connections in such incidents.

For more details, click -:Mumbai News: Shinde Shiv Sena Leader, His Driver Detained For Inquiry After BMW Kills Woman

As the manhunt for Mihir Shah continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The tragic death of Kaveri Nakhwa has left her family devastated, with her husband still recovering from injuries sustained in the accident.

Speaking to the media on Monday, Nakhwa demanded stringent punishment for the driver, stating that his wife could have been saved if the car had stopped.

Key Details from Pradeep Nakhwa's Account:

The couple was returning from Crawford Market after purchasing fish when the incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.
They were travelling at 30-35 km/h when a speeding car hit them from behind, causing them to land on the car's bonnet.
When the driver braked, Pradeep fell off, but Kaveri became trapped under the front wheel.
Pradeep tried to stop the car by banging on the bonnet, but the driver continued, dragging Kaveri towards the west end of the sea link.
The distraught husband ran behind the car, pleading with the driver to stop.

Pradeep claimed the car was driven by a 24-year-old who owned the vehicle, with another individual in the passenger seat.

"I have two children. We lost everything. My wife is gone, but the accused should get stringent punishment for the accident," Pradeep Nakhwa said, his voice filled with grief and anger.

#WATCH | Worli, Maharashtra: Husband of the deceased in the Worli (Mumbai) hit and run case, Pradeep Nakhhwa says, "...We were hit by a speeding car...We both fell on the bonnet of the accused's car...The accused didn't stop and he dragged my wife for kilometres...It has been… pic.twitter.com/NQYL3qaFBv— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024

This case follows a string of similar incidents in Maharashtra, raising concerns about drunk driving and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, especially involving luxury vehicles.

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