Mumbai COO Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Run Over Traffic Cop, Released on Bail
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A Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a digital media company was arrested in Mumbai after allegedly driving her high-end car towards a traffic policeman who was asking her to move the vehicle following a collision at Vile Parle West. The accused, Juhi Mehta, was released on bail on Saturday, a day after the incident.
Argument After Collision at Mahabharti Junction
According to the FIR, constable Prashant Hake, 36, attached to the Santacruz traffic division, was on duty at Vile Parle West on Friday when he noticed a crowd gathering near Mahabharti Junction, opposite Pratiksha bungalow, between 8.15 pm and 8.30 pm.
On reaching the spot, Hake found that a high-end car driven by Mehta had collided with a hatchback. Both vehicles were obstructing traffic.
Hake asked the two drivers to move their vehicles to one side. However, Mehta allegedly refused to follow his instructions and attempted to leave.
The constable then stood in front of her car and repeated his request. According to his statement, Mehta argued with him and threatened to implicate him in a case involving a crime against women.
Constable Feared Being Run Over
Despite seeing the constable standing in front of her vehicle, Mehta allegedly started driving. Hake signalled to a bystander to record the incident.
The video reportedly shows Mehta accelerating while the uniformed constable repeatedly asks her to wait for other police personnel to arrive. The person recording the incident also knocked on the car's window and asked her to stop, but she allegedly continued driving. Mehta also began recording the people at the scene.
Hake told the police that he feared being run over and eventually moved out of the car's path. Mehta then allegedly sped away towards JVPD Junction.
Other Motorist Reports Damage to Car
After Mehta left, Hake spoke to the hatchback driver, Navinkumar Jha. Jha told him that the high-end car had hit his vehicle from behind, damaging its taillight, bumper and boot.
Hake approached Juhu Police Station on Saturday and filed a complaint. Police registered an FIR under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to intimidation, acts endangering life and personal safety, and using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging official duty.
Police traced Mehta using the car's registration number and arrested her. She was released on bail the same day. She could not be reached for comment.
