Overview

• Two men, Ashok Dattu Handva, 25, and Paras Sunil Vartha, 18, died after their motorcycle struck barricades on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on May 10, 2025.
• The crash occurred at approximately 8:40 PM on the southbound section of the highway as the victims were en route to Vasai to attend a wedding.
• Police have charged Handva under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for negligent driving, citing excessive speed as a contributing factor.
• Emergency responders transported the victims to Sanjivani Hospital in Virar, where they were pronounced dead upon arrival.
• Authorities await a mechanical inspection report from the Regional Transport Office to determine if vehicle faults played a role in the crash before closing the case.