Bopal hit-and-run: Police detains builder, seize his luxury car
Updated: Sep 18th, 2024
After the tragic accident where a 32-year-old security guard, Govind Singh, was killed in Ahmedabad’s Bopal on the night of September 14, the police arrested builder Milap Shah, whose minor son was at the wheel, and booked him under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Bopal police discovered that the car involved in the accident was owned by Shah, a 43-year-old builder residing in Bopal and his luxury car was driven by his 17-year-old son at the time of the accident.
As per preliminary investigation, Shah’s son came home and informed his parents about the incident, however, the father tried to hide the matter.
Later, the police traced him down with the help of CCTV footage.
The teenager who was driving the high-end car, hit Singh while he was crossing the road.
Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Meanwhile, the driver fled the scene immediately following the accident.
Earlier, Om Prakash Jat, Superintendent of Police (Ahmedabad Rural), commented on the case, stating, “We have apprehended the minor involved in the matter, and further investigation is ongoing. We have also sent samples for medical examination to determine if he was under the influence of any substances.”
Officials revealed that the teenager had been returning home from a friend’s birthday party near Sobo Center when the accident occurred.
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