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    Surge in Crimes Shakes Navi Mumbai and Mumbai: Kharghar Robbery and Reckless Driving Spark Concern

    By Digpu News DeskJuly 29, 2024 India News 3 Mins Read
    Surge in Crimes Shakes Navi Mumbai and Mumbai: Robbery and Reckless Driving Incidents Spark Concern
    Kharghar Jewelry Shop Robbed by 03 Masked Men
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    Series of Crimes in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Raise Alarms Over Public Safety

    In recent weeks, a series of unsettling criminal incidents in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai have stirred public outrage and heightened concerns about safety and law enforcement in the region.

    Kharghar Jewelry Shop Robbed by Masked Men

    In Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar Sector 35, a daring robbery took place on July 28, 2024. Three masked men stormed into a jewelry shop, brandishing weapons and firing shots, which caused widespread panic. The robbers escaped with jewelry worth Rs 11 lakh. CCTV footage from the scene shows the men, wearing helmets, holding the shopkeeper at gunpoint before making their getaway. A case has been registered at the Kharghar Police Station, and a manhunt is underway to locate the suspects​.

    Fatal BMW Crash in Worli

    Surge in Crimes Shakes Navi Mumbai and Mumbai: Robbery and Reckless Driving Incidents Spark Concern
    (Right) Vinod Lad (28) died when a BMW Car (left) hit him on road

    A tragic incident occurred in Mumbai’s Worli area on July 15, 2024, when a 28-year-old man was hit by a speeding BMW car and died on the spot. The incident has highlighted issues of road safety and reckless driving in the city. The driver responsible has been arrested, and the incident has sparked calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents in the future​.

    High-Profile BMW Hit-and-Run Case

    On July 7, 2024, Mihir Shah, son of Rajesh Shah, a deputy leader in CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena party, was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Worli. Shah’s speeding BMW struck a couple on a motorcycle, resulting in the death of 40-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa and serious injuries to her husband, Pradeep. Mihir Shah, who initially fled the scene, was arrested two days later. Reports indicate that after the collision, Kaveri was dragged for 1.5 km before Mihir stopped, switched seats with his driver, and escaped in another vehicle. Rajesh Shah was also arrested for assisting his son but was granted bail the following day. Mihir Shah remains in judicial custody till July 30, 2024​.

    Surge in Crimes Shakes Navi Mumbai and Mumbai: Robbery and Reckless Driving Incidents Spark Concern
    Rajesh Shah’s son Mihir Shah hit local couple who were on their motorcycle to buy the fish.

    Public Outrage and Calls for Justice

    The recent incidents have sparked significant public outrage and concerns about road safety and justice. Community leaders and residents are demanding stricter enforcement of laws and better security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to ensure public safety and uphold the law.

    Ongoing Investigations

    The police continue to investigate all incidents, with a focus on bringing the perpetrators to justice. The Kharghar police are actively searching for the jewelry shop robbers, while Greater Mumbai Police are closely monitoring the hit-and-run cases to ensure accountability and justice for the victims and their families​.

    These incidents highlight the urgent need for improved safety measures and stricter law enforcement to protect citizens and maintain public order in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

    Ashish Mishra crime Mumbai Pune
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