{
  "id": 5624560,
  "title": "MP Varsha Gaikwad Demands Strict Action Against Woman Driver In Bandra Accident That Killed 8-Year-Old Boy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mp-varsha-gaikwad-demands-strict-action-against-woman-driver-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T18:21:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mp-varsha-gaikwad-demands-strict-action-against-woman-driver-in-bandra-accident-that-killed-8-year-old-boy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai Congress president and Member of Parliament Varsha Gaikwad has called for stringent action against the woman accused of driving the vehicle involved in a fatal accident in Bandra West, which tragically resulted in the death of eight-year-old Ansh Gupta. Gaikwad met with Ansh's parents to extend her condolences and pledged her support to the bereaved family. She emphasized that the incident was deeply distressing, as they had lost their sole child. \"The police must handle the accident case with utmost seriousness and ensure that the person held responsible faces stringent punishment,\" Gaikwad stated. \"The accused must not be permitted to evade accountability by exploiting any legal loopholes.\"\n\nWhile the Mumbai Police have registered a case related to the accident, Gaikwad stressed that merely filing an FIR should not lead to the accused escaping justice. She urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to personally intervene in the matter and ensure that the bereaved family receives the justice they deserve, along with substantial financial assistance. Gaikwad highlighted that reckless driving can result in a loss of life and noted that motorists frequently fail to comprehend the repercussions of their irresponsible actions. \"There is a need to instill a sense of fear of the law in those who drive recklessly,\" she said. \"The state government and police must take the appropriate action in this case.\"",
  "summary": "Mumbai Congress president and MP Varsha Gaikwad has demanded strict action against the woman who was allegedly driving the car involved in the fatal accident in Bandra West that claimed the life of eight-year-old Ansh Gupta. Call For Stringent Punishment Gaikwad visited Ansh’s parents to offer her condolences and assured the grieving family of all possible assistance. She said the incident was…",
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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."
}