A major setback has hit the Mumbai police in their investigation of the high-profile BMW hit-and-run case. Forensic reports on Mihir Shah, the main accused, have revealed that his blood and urine samples contained no traces of alcohol. This revelation significantly impacts the police’s case, as they now face the challenge of presenting evidence in court relying solely on circumstantial evidence.
The incident occurred on July 7, when Shah’s BMW car crashed into a motorcycle near the Atria Mall in Worli. The collision tragically led to the death of a 45-year-old woman named Kaveri Nakhwa and left her husband, Pradeep, injured. Shah managed to evade arrest for 58 hours before being apprehended from Virar Fata.
The police had initially intended to use alcohol consumption as evidence against Shah, but the delay in his arrest has hindered their efforts. Since standard medical tests for alcohol consumption lose effectiveness after 12 hours, the police have stated that any traces of alcohol would likely have dissipated by the time of Shah’s arrest.
Following Shah’s arrest, both his blood and urine samples were sent for forensic analysis, confirming the absence of alcohol. This development forces the police to rely solely on circumstantial evidence to build their case.
The police investigation has also seen the arrest of Rajendra Singh Bidawat and Rajesh Shah, the father of the main accused, for their alleged involvement in the case.
Another hit-and-run incident involving a BMW occurred in Mumbai’s Worli on July 20, where a speeding car struck a 28-year-old man, causing severe injuries. The victim later succumbed to his injuries at Nair Hospital. The driver of the BMW, who was transporting his employer to a five-star hotel, was charged with causing death by negligent driving.
