Nagpur: Sensation prevailed in the Tehsil area in the wee hours of Sunday after a reckless Mercedes car mowed down two men. Interestingly, the accused driver, from an esteemed family in Nagpur, was granted bail within 24 hours of the incident.
According to police sources, Madhuri Shishir Sarda (37), a resident of Wardhaman Nagar, and Ritika alias Ritu Dinesh Malu (39), a resident of Deshpande Layout, were riding in a Mercedes car (MH/49/AS/6111).
At around 1:30 am, victims Mohammad Hussain Gulam Mustafa (34), from Nalsahab Chowk, and Mohammad Atique Mohammad Ziya (32), a resident of Jafar Nagar, were crossing Ramjula on their activa when they were knocked down by the luxury car. Hussain and Atique were rushed to Mayo Hospital.
However, Hussain was declared dead on arrival, while Atique, who was in critical condition, was rushed to Neuron Hospital. He later succumbed to his fatal injuries on Sunday evening.
An offense under relevant sections was registered by Tehsil Police against the accused driver.
However, the accused woman was granted bail in the night.
