Overview
- The dumper struck Mahesh Ashok Lohar’s motorcycle in Sector 12, Kharghar, on Monday evening near Vardhman Jewellers, killing the 28-year-old on the spot.
- His friend riding pillion was thrown off the bike and survived, according to police and eyewitness accounts.
- The driver fled the scene but was later detained by police, and officers said arrest procedures are underway.
- Relatives and residents blocked the road during the evening rush, and police with riot-control units restored order around 7:30 pm after heavy traffic delays.
- Police registered a case, formed teams, and began reviewing CCTV footage, as residents press for stricter routes and timing limits on heavy vehicles in populated sectors.