Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case: Accused Mihir Shah admits he was driving car at time of crash

Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the Worli hit-and-run case and son of a Shiv Sena politician, has reportedly admitted he was driving the luxury vehicle when the accident took place.

Shah, who was absconding since the morning of July 7 when the accident took place, was arrested by Mumbai Police two days after the accident. Preliminary investigations showed that the luxury car driven by Mihir rammed into a two-wheeler from behind in the Worli area, resulting in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa (45), who was riding pillion, while her husband Pradeep survived with injuries.

Police sources told India Today that Mihir's evening started at a bar in the Juhu area of Mumbai, where he consumed alcohol. The 24-year-old then drove his friends back home in a Mercedes before taking the BMW for a "joy ride" on Marine Drive. Thereafter, he switched seats with his driver near Haji Ali.

The report further revealed that Shah admitted to driving the luxury car when it rammed the two-wheeler, dragging the victim Kaveri Nakhwa for 1.5 kilometre before fleeing from the site. As he was scared over the incident, Mihir left from the site immediately and reached his woman friend's residence in suburban Goregaon.