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Bandra SUV Death: Instructor Claims Boy Appeared Suddenly
2 Sep
Summary
- Instructor claims boy unexpectedly ran in front of her SUV.
- Accused denies using phone during the fatal accident.
- Bail plea highlights potential lack of intent and character.
A gym instructor and entrepreneur, arrested for allegedly killing an eight-year-old boy in Bandra last Sunday, has asserted her innocence in a bail plea. The accused, Megha Rawal, claims the child, Ansh Gupta, unexpectedly ran in front of her SUV near a garden. She stated she stopped her vehicle, waited for him to cross, and only proceeded slowly.
Rawal's plea denies she was using her phone at the time of the accident, a claim made in the FIR. She presented her husband's phone records as evidence, stating she used her phone only after the incident to contact him while en route to the hospital. The plea argues that the prosecution must prove specific details of the accident, such as vehicle speed and visibility, rather than relying on custodial interrogation.
The prosecution opposes bail, citing the road's width and frequent child presence due to the nearby garden. Police also noted pending crucial investigation steps, including CCTV verification and witness statements. The boy's father is also opposing the bail plea, alleging the accused drove at high speed while on her phone.
