Mihir Shah Arrested in Worli Hit-and-Run Case

The main accused in the Worli hit-and-run case, Mihir Shah, was arrested after confessing to his role in the incident. According to Mumbai police, Shah had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol at two different places on the night of the accident.

Details of the Incident

Shah drank alcohol at Vice Global Tapas Bar in Juhu and another place between Malad and Borivali. He then visited Marine Drive with his driver, Rajrishi Rajendra Singh Bidawat. Shah forcefully took the car keys from Bidawat and drove the car near Girgaon Chowpatty, where the accident occurred.

Confession and Arrest

Both Shah and Bidawat confessed to their roles in the crime during police interrogation. The police recreated the scene of the accident from CJ House Worli to Sea Link Worli. Shah was arrested in Virar and brought to Sewri court in Mumbai, where he was sent to police custody until July 16.

Victim and Aftermath

The victim, a 45-year-old woman from Worli Koliwada, was riding a scooter with her husband when they were hit by Shah’s car. The woman died during treatment, and her husband sustained injuries. The incident has raised concerns about the rise in hit-and-run cases in Maharashtra.

Political Repercussions

The luxury car involved in the accident belonged to a political leader from Maharashtra’s Palghar. Following the incident, the Shiv Sena removed Rajesh Shah, Mihir Shah’s father, from the party. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the police to take strict action against such cases.