Delivery agent dies after tanker rams into his bike
MUMBAI, May 24 -- A Swiggy delivery person returning home after delivery died on Thursday, and his pillion rider was injured after an allegedly speeding water tanker rammed into their bike in Vikhroli on Wednesday.
The delivery person was identified as Salman Janmohamed Khan, 22. The pillion rider was his roommate, Mehfuz Afzal Hashmi, 17. Mehfuz lived with his cousin Aamir in Suryanagar, LBS Marg, Vikhroli. Aamir had three other roommates, including Salman's brother Shahban Janmohamed Khan, and Maqbul Hashmi.
According to the police, around 11.45pm on Wednesday, Salman was returning home after a delivery. Mehfuz, who wanted to buy dinner, accompanied Salman. When they reached the Gandhi Nagar Junction, an allegedly speeding water tanker hit the bike. The duo were immediately thrown off the bike which attached itself to the tanker's front bumper and was dragged along for a few metres.
Salman's severe injuries to his chest caused him to faint. The accused tanker driver fled, said a police officer. He was rushed to the Mahatma Phule Hospital in Vikhroli East where he was declared dead during treatment.
Based on CCTV footage from the spot, the police identify the accused as Majibula Khan, 26, a Bhandup resident. He was apprehended on Friday.
Manish Kumar Pathak...
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