Shiv Sena Leader's Son Flees After Fatal Mumbai Hit-and-Run, Police Intensify Efforts to Arrest the Accused

The Mumbai police have intensified their efforts to locate Mihir Shah, 24, the son of a Shiv Sena leader, following a hit-and-run incident in Worli. The collision claimed the life of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhawa and left her husband, Pradeep, injured early Sunday morning. Shah allegedly drove a speeding BMW that collided with the couple's scooter after reportedly consuming alcohol at a Juhu bar, against his driver's advice.

"After the accident, the accused fled towards the Bandra-Worli Sea Link," said a police official. "He left the car and his driver near Kala Nagar in Bandra and ran away." Six police teams have been deployed to locate Mihir Shah, amidst efforts to gather evidence from CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts. Meanwhile, the victim's husband, Pradeep, expressed anguish over the loss and concerns for his family's future, lamenting the influence and status of the accused family.


Following the incident, Shah reportedly contacted his father, Rajesh Shah, before disappearing. Rajesh Shah and the family's driver, Rajrushi Bidavat, were subsequently arrested for their alleged involvement in aiding the 24-year-old’s escape. The car involved in the accident is registered under Rajesh Shah's name, leading to swift police action, including the issuance of a Look Out Circular to prevent Shah from leaving the country.

"The law is equal for all and the government sees every case in the same way," stated Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. "There will be no separate rule for this accident. Everything will be done as per the law." Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray, representing the Worli constituency, also emphasized the importance of swift police action, urging against any attempts at political interference in the case.

The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for justice, echoing similar tragic incidents in the past and highlighting the need for road safety measures. The police investigation has invoked multiple charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rash driving, and evidence tampering, under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita criminal code and provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.​