BMW Case: Shinde Assures Strict Action Against Guilty; Announces Rs 10 Lakh Aid for Victim’s Kin – News18

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday assured strict motion towards the responsible within the BMW case and introduced Rs 10 lakh help for the sufferer’s household, amid criticism that the important thing accused is the son of his occasion chief.

He stated there was no query of supporting anybody and nobody could be spared.

“Whoever is guilty will not be spared; strict action will be taken against them,” Shinde informed reporters right here.

“We stand by the family of the victim. We will provide legal and financial support to the aggrieved family. We will give them Rs 10 lakh from the CM’s Relief Fund. They are from our family,” he stated.

A BMW automobile pushed by key accused Mihir Shah allegedly rammed right into a two-wheeler within the Worli space of south-central Mumbai on Sunday morning, killing Kaveri Nakhwa (45), who was driving pillion, whereas her husband Pradeep survived with accidents.

According to the police, Nakhwa was dragged for round 1.5 km by the dashing automobile earlier than Mihir pulled it over, swapped seats along with his driver Rajrishi Bidawat and fled in one other automobile. The driver allegedly ran over her whereas reversing the BMW.

Mihir Shah was arrested on Tuesday.

Police had stated that Rajesh Shah, a Shiv Sena politician from the adjoining Palghar district, actively ensured Mihir’s escape after the crash. He is at present out on bail. Rajesh Shah, a deputy chief of the Shiv Sena, was sacked from the submit on Wednesday.

Asked concerning the delay in sacking Rajesh Shah, Shinde stated, “Should sacking him from the party be given priority or taking action against the accused or providing support to the family? The government will not support anyone. Action has been taken in this case.”

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