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Mumbai Jogger Injured in Hit-and-Run as Police Pursue Driver Identification

Pooja Verma, 51, remains in stable condition after being struck by a white car during her morning jog in Malad West; police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle.

Jogger injured in hit-and-run in Malad West

Overview

  • The incident occurred on May 3 at 5:45 a.m. behind Infinity Mall in Malad West, Mumbai, where Pooja Verma was jogging with her husband.
  • A white car making a right turn hit Verma, causing injuries to her shoulder, forehead, nose, and knee.
  • Her husband transported her to Zenith Hospital, where she is receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
  • Bangur Nagar Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Motor Vehicles Act for offenses including rash driving and endangering life.
  • Authorities are analyzing CCTV footage from the area to identify the vehicle and driver involved in the hit-and-run.