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Updated 11 July 2024 at 14:48 IST

Worli-Hit-and-Run: Accused Mihir Shah Allegedly Used Fake ID at Pub to Hide Real Age

An investigation revealed that Mihir allegedly used a fake ID that showed him as 27 years old before they were allowed in the pub.

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Worli-Hit-and-Run: Accused Mihir Shah Allegedly Used Fake ID at Pub
Worli-Hit-and-Run: Accused Mihir Shah Allegedly Used Fake ID at Pub | Image: Republic

Mumbai: More trouble mounts for Mihir Shah, the 24-year-old man accused in the Worli hit-and-run, as fresh details emerge of him using a fake ID at the bar where he along with his friends went before the fatal crash, as per sources.

An investigation revealed that Mihir allegedly used a fake ID that showed him as 27 years old before they were allowed in the pub.

Mihir was arrested on Tuesday this week after a three-day chase. Subsequently, the Mumbai Police produced him before a metropolitan magistrate court in Dadar which sent him to police custody till July 16.

Shah allegedly rammed his BMW into a two-wheeler, killing Kaveri Nakhwa (45), who was riding a pillion, and injuring her husband Pradeep Nakhwa, last week during the early hours of Sunday.

After the fatal crash came to light, Mihir's father and Shiv Sena leader from Palghar district, Rajesh Shah, was also arrested. Additionally, Rajendra Singh, who was also allegedly present in the car at the time of the accident on July 7 morning was also arrested.

However, Rajesh was later granted bail. The car that Mihir was driving was registered in the name of his father.

Here's What Police Said About Mihir in Mumbai Hit-and-Run

  • After hitting the two-wheeler, Mihir knew that a woman was stuck in one of the tyres of his car, but he chose to drive recklessly and did not bother about stopping the car even though other motorists signalled and shouted, to make him stop, an official said.
  • During interrogation, Mihir Shah admitted he was behind the wheel at the time of the crash but didn't reveal the time when he started driving and the stretch he drove on. Furthermore, according to media reports, Mihir claimed he abandoned the car at Kala Nagar and fled the crime scene fearing public fury. His family members also claimed that left their homes fearing public assault.
  • In the court, the Mumbai Police probing the case sought the 24-year-old's custody on grounds that he allegedly tried to ‘mislead’ officials by concealing his identity by trimming his hair and shaving his beard. The police also claimed to have recovered the number plate of his BMW which they suspect both Mihir and Rajrishi Bidawat have destroyed.
  • Furthermore, the cops also claimed that the main accused evaded questions that can prove crucial in the probe, such as about being drunk at the time of the crash.
  • Media sources also reported that Mihir spoke with his girlfriend 40 times before leaving the car. His girlfriend may also be detained for questioning, the report claimed.
     

Published 11 July 2024 at 11:43 IST