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Speeding Food Delivery Biker Arrested After Fatal Collision in Mumbai

A 72-year-old man succumbed to injuries after being struck by a high-speed bike, prompting legal charges under new negligence laws.

72-year-old man dies after speeding biker rams into him in Mahim

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.