The forensic report in the high-profile Mumbai hit-and-run case involving Mihir Shah, a 23-year-old accused of driving a luxury BMW sedan that resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa and injured her husband, has revealed a significant contradiction. Despite police sources initially claiming that Shah was “heavily drunk” during the July 7 collision, forensic analysis found no trace of alcohol in his blood and urine samples.
This finding raises questions about the case, as the police had earlier suggested that Shah’s intoxicated state was a major factor in the incident. Shah, who evaded arrest for 58 hours after the crash, was tested for alcohol long after the event, a delay that authorities acknowledge could have allowed any alcohol in his system to dissipate. The lack of forensic evidence will now force the police to rely on circumstantial evidence to present their case in court.
The incident, which occurred in Worli, saw Shah’s BMW allegedly collide with the two-wheeler, causing the bike to overturn and throwing both riders onto the car’s bonnet. While Pradeep Nakhwa managed to escape, his wife was tragically dragged for 100 meters by the fleeing vehicle. Shah, who is connected to a political family, has stirred public outrage, especially among the victim’s relatives, who fear justice may be compromised.
Shah and several members of his family, including his politician father, were taken into custody, along with the driver, Rajshri Bidawat, who allegedly swapped seats with Shah before the incident. Despite the forensic results, the case continues to draw significant attention as it progresses through the legal system.
