A Mumbai courtroom on Tuesday remanded Mihir Shah, the primary accused within the BMW hit-and-run case, to 14-day judicial custody. Shah, 24, was arrested on July 9, two days after allegedly hitting a two-wheeler together with his BMW, ensuing within the dying of Kaveri Nakhwa (45) and injuring her husband, Pradeep, in Mumbai’s Worli space.
Through the listening to, police requested an extension of Shah’s custody, stating he hasn’t offered details about those that helped him whereas he was on the run or the lacking quantity plate. The prosecution emphasised the seriousness of the offense and the continued investigation.
Shah’s protection argued that the police had already seized crucial objects and recorded statements from 27 witnesses, suggesting ample time had been given for the investigation.
The courtroom determined to remand Shah in judicial custody. Mihir Shah, son of Shiv Sena chief Rajesh Shah, fled after the incident. Rajesh Shah, additionally accused of aiding his son’s escape, has been granted bail. Their driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, who allegedly swapped seats with Mihir, can also be in custody.
