Pimpri-Chinchwad, 11th August 2023: A horrifying and tragic incident unfolded on Dighi Alandi Road in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area as a speeding car struck pedestrians, leading to the heartbreaking loss of a seven-year-old boy’s life.
The victim, identified as Partha Pranav Bhosale, was tragically hit by the reckless motorist and dragged for an astounding distance of 700 to 800 meters.
This heart-wrenching episode resulted in the untimely death of young Partha and inflicted serious injuries upon his mother, who was accompanying him on a scooty. The incident occurred around 10 pm yesterday when they were traveling from Charholi Chowk to Dighi. The mother and son were on the service road when a speeding vehicle collided with them, leading to the catastrophic outcome.
Swift action was taken by the Dighi Police, who apprehended the 40-year-old motorist, identified as Rahul Tapkir, in connection with the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest that Rahul Tapkir struck Partha and his mother with his speeding car. This caused Partha’s mother to fall to the ground while Partha became trapped beneath the vehicle. Tragically, the young boy was dragged a significant distance, resulting in fatal injuries.
The incident sparked outrage within the community, and enraged citizens collectively confronted the allegedly intoxicated Rahul Tapkir for his actions before handing him over to the Dighi Police.
Providing insights into the ongoing investigation, Police Inspector Pandit stated that Rahul Tapkir has been taken into custody by the Dighi Police. Initial information indicates that Rahul might have been involved in altercations prior to the incident, prompting authorities to delve deeper into this aspect of the case.
