Overview
- Abdul Rahim, 72, died after being hit by a speeding sports bike near R C Mahim School in Mahim West, Mumbai, on Saturday night.
- The rider, identified as 35-year-old food delivery agent Faizan Faizal Shaikh, was apprehended by local residents and handed over to the police.
- Shaikh has been charged under Sections 106, 125, and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act for dangerous and negligent driving.
- The crash was witnessed by Rahim’s daughter-in-law, Mohsina Surti, who filed the formal complaint with the Mahim police.
- The incident highlights ongoing public concerns over road safety and enforcement gaps, as India faces a persistent road accident crisis.