Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Case Involving BJP Legislators Nephew in Ahmedabad
A BJP legislators nephew has been arrested in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old Rapid passenger in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Police in Ahmedabad have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run incident that led to the death of a 35-year-old Rapid passenger. The accident occurred near Shilaj Circle when a Range Rover collided with a motorcycle. The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
The suspect has been identified as Raghavendra Kushwaha, the nephew of Dinesh Singh Kushwaha, a BJP legislator from Bapunagar. Authorities tracked him down during their investigation and apprehended him along with the Range Rover allegedly involved in the November 11 incident.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Neelam Goswami reported that the accident happened while Rapid driver Pradeep Dadwal was transporting passenger Harshadkumar Purbiya from Ghatlodia to his workplace in Shilaj. Both the driver and passenger suffered injuries and were taken to the Sola Civil Hospital. Purbiya was later transferred to CIMS Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
During the investigation, police discovered the vehicle’s registration number, which led them to Kushwaha. Reports indicate that he was returning from a party in Kalol when the incident occurred. Instead of assisting the injured, he allegedly fled the scene.
Goswami explained that initial findings suggest that the Rapid driver was turning right while the Range Rover approached from the opposite direction. Both vehicles had slowed down initially, but a misunderstanding over who would proceed first resulted in the collision. The SUV struck the motorcycle from behind.
Authorities have not yet determined if the suspect was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Following the incident, Bopal police registered a case under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicle Act and for the fatal accident. The Range Rover has been seized, and investigations by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) are ongoing.
Kushwaha’s statement has been recorded, and he has undergone a medical examination. The investigation continues, and further action will be taken based on any new evidence that emerges.
The deceased, Harshadkumar Purbiya, was originally from Dhrangadhra in the Surendranagar district and resided in the Shastrinagar area of Ahmedabad. Reports indicate that Kushwaha was granted bail shortly after his arrest.
