Vile Parle Hit-and-Run Case: 19-Year-Old Engineering Student Arrested Over August 18 Crash, Released On ₹5,000 Bail

Vile Parle Hit-and-Run Case: 19-Year-Old Engineering Student Arrested Over August 18 Crash, Released On ₹5,000 Bail

A 19-year-old engineering student arrested over the August 18 hit-and-run in Vile Parle West was released on a ₹5,000 bail bond after being produced before a magistrate. Police said he had a valid driving licence and allegedly fled after hitting 15-year-old Samika Kaur Ghai. He cited a passing auto’s blind spot and fear for leaving the scene.

Megha KuchikUpdated: Monday, August 24, 2026, 04:09 PM IST
Vile Parle Hit-and-Run Case: 19-Year-Old Engineering Student Arrested Over August 18 Crash, Released On ₹5,000 Bail
Vile Parle Hit-and-Run Case: 19-Year-Old Engineering Student Arrested Over August 18 Crash, Released On ₹5,000 Bail | Representational Image

Mumbai: A 19-year-old engineering student, arrested in connection with the August 18 hitand-run incident in Vile Parle West involving a minor, was produced before a magistrate on Sunday and subsequently released on a bail bond of ₹5,000.

Juhu police said the accused possessed a valid driving licence. His arrest stemmed from allegations that he fled after the collision without offering assistance to 15-year-old Samika Kaur Ghai.

During questioning, the student cited a blind spot caused by a passing auto as a contributing factor. He also told police that he remained at the spot for around 10 minutes before leaving out of fear.

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