Navi Mumbai: Dr. Anil Badrinath Kadia, a 34-year-old doctor from Thane, was arrested for his involvement in a fatal accident on Palm Beach Road near Kopri. The incident occurred on Sunday morning around 6:30 am, resulting in the death of two women who were on a scooter.
Details of the Accident
- Victims:
- Sanskruti Khokale (22): Resident of Kamothe Sector-18, died on the spot.
- Anjali Sudhakar Pandey (19): Resident of Bonkode village, succumbed to injuries during treatment.
- Sequence of Events:
- The victims were colleagues at a BPO in Turbhe MIDC and were telecallers working the night shift from 8:30 pm to 6:30 am.
- After their shift, Khokale was dropping Pandey home when their scooter collided with Dr. Kadia’s Skoda.
- The accident occurred as the scooter was on Kopri service road, about to enter Palm Beach Road towards Bonkode.
- Dr. Kadia’s Actions:
- After the crash, Kadia fled the scene without stopping to assist the victims.
- He was reportedly driving back to Thane after spending the night at a relative’s house in Navi Mumbai.
Police Investigation
- Breakthrough:
- There were no CCTV recordings capturing the vehicle’s registration number. However, police recovered fragments of the broken number plate from the accident site.
- By reconstructing the plate, the police identified and tracked down Kadia.
- Arrest and Legal Action:
- Kadia was arrested by the APMC police on Monday and presented in court.
- He has been remanded to police custody until Wednesday for further investigation.
Community Impact
The tragic loss of two young women has raised concerns about reckless driving and the importance of accountability. Residents and commuters have urged for stricter enforcement of traffic laws on Palm Beach Road, a stretch notorious for high-speed accidents.
This case underscores the need for increased vigilance and road safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
