Accountant crushed to death by vehicle hired by police

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) A 47-year-old accountant was today crushed to death by a towing vehicle hired by city police in suburban Ghatkopar, prompting locals to protest against the cops, police said. Imran Baitullah Khan (19), who was behind the wheel of the towing vehicle, and Vikhroli traffic police constable Arun Shankar Kadam (42), seated next to him, were arrested in the case, they said. The incident occurred at a turning on the Damji Samji Chowk located in Pant Nagar area. "The towing vehicle took a left turn at high speed and knocked down the victim Kirit Mehta, who was crossing the road. The vehicle then subsequently hit a parked stationary tempo at high speed," an official said. Police have sent blood samples of the driver and constable for testing after locals alleged that the duo were under the influence of alcohol. A crowd of over 1,500 persons took to the streets seeking strict action against the two accused, police said. PTI VM VKV