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Mumbai Driver Gets Bail After Fatal Bike Crash
1 Sep
Summary
- Accused motorist released on Rs 15,000 cash bond.
- Woman died after car hit her bike and three autos.
- Family alleges preferential treatment for accused.
A 70-year-old driver, Krishna Chamankar, has been released on bail following a fatal road accident in Malad, Mumbai. He posted a Rs 15,000 cash bond at the Borivli magistrate court on Monday, a day after the incident. Chamankar was accused of crashing his car into a motorcycle carrying Priyanka Satra and her husband Mayank, along with three autorickshaws.
Priyanka Satra, 34, was declared dead at Suchak Hospital. Her husband, Mayank, sustained injuries and managed to reach a private hospital. The accident also injured six other individuals. Police reported that Chamankar remained in his vehicle after the collision until he was removed by officers and taken to the police station.
The family of the deceased has come forward alleging that Chamankar received preferential treatment while in custody at the Malad police station. Senior police officials stated that a review of CCTV footage from the station is underway.
