{
  "id": 5427809,
  "title": "Malad West Road Accident: Family, Friends Protest Over Alleged 'Police Favouritism' Towards Accused",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/malad-west-road-accident-family-friends-protest-over-alleged-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:48:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/malad-west-road-accident-family-friends-protest-over-alleged-police-favouritism-towards-accused"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, September 3, 2026 - Family members, friends, and a politician gathered on Thursday at Malad police station to protest against the alleged leniency shown to Krishna Chamankar, accused of causing the death of 35-year-old former lawyer Priyanka Satra and injuring others in a fatal accident. The demonstration, organized to demand \"Justice for Priyanka\" and strict action against Chamankar, also sought the suspension of two police officials who allegedly favored Chamankar. Priyanka's husband, Mayank Shah, attended the protest alongside BJP-nominated corporator Pravin Chheda, who called for an independent inquiry into the police's conduct and demanded strict prosecution of Chamankar. Chheda alleged that Chamankar received preferential treatment, including being allowed to use his mobile phone in the lock-up and being given bail within two hours after a second accident occurred in the city, where the police applied stringent sections and arrested the accused immediately.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 3, 2026: Family members and friends, along with a politician, gathered at Malad police station on Thursday afternoon to protest against the alleged favourable treatment given to Krishna Chamankar, accused of killing 35-year-old former lawyer Priyanka Satra and injuring several others, including her husband, in a fatal accident a few days ago. CCTV footage of the incident has…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}