Mumbai hit-and-run case update: After arresting the accused Mihir Shah on Tuesday, who was absconding and on the run after the accident, On Wednesday has been sent to a 6-day police custody till 16th July.
Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Sewri Court in Mumbai sends accused Mihir Shah to Police Custody till 16th July.
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Though the police has demanded a 7-day police custody instead.
Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Worli Police demand 7-day Police Custody of accused Mihir Shah.
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The police informed the Sewri court in Mumbai that they needed to discover how many people helped the accused after the incident and who helped him hide. They also need to find out if the accused has a driver’s license and where the car’s number plate is, as it was discarded by the accused after the accident.
Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Police tell Sewri court in Mumbai that they have to find out how many people helped (the accused) after the incident, who all helped him to hide. The Police also say that it has to be found out whether the accused has a car driving license. It…
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Mihir Shah was arrested, his lawyer told the court that Mihir and the driver were questioned face-to-face. The lawyer argued that since the police already have Mihir’s phone, there is no need for further custody.
The lawyer also mentioned that Mihir was taken to the accident scene yesterday, where he explained the whole incident. The statements from Mihir and the driver match. The police have not provided a reason for Mihir’s arrest.
