Teen driving car with booze consignment kills pedestrian near Mumbai
A 16-year-old boy allegedly driving a car with liquor ran over two women pedestrians. One woman died from her injuries while the other sustained serious harm. The vehicle's owner and registered driver were also booked by the police. The deceased woman's husband alleged common issues of illegal liquor transport and underage driving. Locals gathered demanding strict action against those responsible…
In Nalasopara, East, a 16-year-old boy driving a car carrying liquor allegedly struck and killed a 34-year-old woman pedestrian, Shreya Misal, and seriously injured her 36-year-old colleague Pragati More on Wednesday evening. The victims, both domestic workers, were returning from work in Vasai when they were hit near Datt Nagar.
The vehicle's owner, Rajesh Shah, and the registered driver, Mahesh Naik, have been arrested and booked by the Tulinj police. The boy, who worked as a cleaner in the vehicle, was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, which occurred when the car was allegedly reversing outside a shop. Police are investigating the purpose of the liquor transport and have seized the vehicle.
Misal's husband, Shrikant, accused police of inaction and protecting the driver and vehicle owner. The incident has sparked outrage among locals demanding strict action against those responsible.
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