One police personnel killed and one injured in hit-and-run case in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): In a devastating hit-and-run case that occurred in the Bopodi area of Pune in the early morning hours today, one police personnel died and one person was injured.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a four-wheeler vehicle struck two beat marshals riding a motorcycle.

The accused fled the scene, leaving the officers injured. One police personnel succumbed to injuries and the other is undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The injured police personnel is currently under medical supervision and his condition has been reported stable.

As per DCP Vijay Magar, the vehicle involved in the incident has been traced. The driver of the vehicle is yet to be apprehended.

Further investigation on the case is on.

Meanwhile, in a similar hit-and-run case that was reported in Mumbai yesterday, a BMW car hit a bike in Worli which resulted in the death of a woman travelling with her husband.

As per information from the police, the car belongs to the leader of a political party based in Palghar and his son was sitting in the car with the driver.

The deceased has been identified as Kaveri Nakhwa (45), a resident of Worli Koliwada. The deceased’s husband sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The police have arrested Rajendra Singh Rajawat and the father of the main accused Rajesh Shah. Both the arrested will be presented in court on Monday.

Meanwhile, the main accused has been absconding since the incident occurred. Six teams have been formed to arrest the accused.

According to information from sources, it is being said that both the accused have been arrested for not cooperating with the police.

Earlier on Sunday, the Worli Police said that they had confiscated the car from Bandra.” Worli Police recovered and confiscated the BMW car from Bandra in Mumbai,” the police said.

The police also gave further information and said that the incident had occurred at 5:30 a.m. “The woman died in this incident and the other person was injured. The incident took place at 5:30 a.m. when the couple was riding on a bike and were passing in front of Atria Mall in Worli.”

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assured that strict action would be taken against the culprits behind the hit-and-run case.

“The Mumbai hit-and-run case that has happened is very unfortunate. I had a conversation with the police. Whoever is guilty, action will be taken against them. We treat everyone equally. Whatever happens will be legal,” Shinde said while talking to the media.