Mihir Shah, the 24-year-old son of a Shiv Sena chief and the principle suspect within the Worli hit-and-run case, has gone lacking a day after the accident that resulted within the dying of a 45-year-old lady. Six police groups are at the moment trying to find him as his ‘dashing’ BMW hit the couple’s bike, leaving the lady useless and her husband injured. They have been returning dwelling after procuring at Navkha Bazaar when the incident occurred.
Accused Drunk, Tried To Destroy Proof
Reviews reveal that Mihir Shah was closely intoxicated on the time of the accident. The evening earlier than, he had been ingesting in Juhu and, in his inebriated state, took over the driving from his driver, Rajendra Singh Bijawat, after reaching Worli.
The crash occurred round 5:30 a.m. Following the accident, Mihir allegedly tried to take away a Shiv Sena sticker and the quantity plate from the BMW to dissociate the automobile from his father. He then deserted the automobile in Bandra Kalanagar and fled the scene.
Who’s Mihir Shah?
Mihir Shah is the son of Rajesh Shah, a Shiv Sena chief in Palghar district. The Shah household is concerned within the development enterprise. Mihir studied as much as the 10th grade earlier than becoming a member of his father’s enterprise. As per reviews, after the incident, the accused tried to contact his father, defined the scenario, after which switched off his cellphone. Police suspect his girlfriend may be aiding him in hiding.
Rajesh Shah, the deputy chief of the Shiv Sena in Palghar, is reportedly near Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He’s recognized for his affect over varied communities in Palghar. Shah controls the scrap enterprise within the MIDC space and provides development supplies. Mihir, nevertheless, lives of their Borivali home and isn’t well-known in Palghar.
Mumbai BMW Hit-and-Run Case
Worli police have arrested Rajesh Shah and driver Rajendra Singh Bijawat for non-cooperation. They are going to be offered in courtroom on Monday. The BMW automobile concerned within the accident is registered in Rajesh’s identify and has additionally been confiscated from Bandra. Mihir faces costs of reckless driving, involuntary manslaughter, endangering life, and violations of the Motor Automobile Act.
The incident resembles the high-profile Pune Porsche case, the place a 16-year-old accused hit two IT professionals after being intoxicated.