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Mumbai Biker Riddhi Thakkar Dies in Hit‑and‑Run; Family Questions Investigation
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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Riddhi Thakkar, a 23‑year‑old motorbike rider from Mumbai, was killed in a hit‑and‑run incident on Saturday. His family claims inconsistencies in the police report.
Riddhi Thakkar, a 23‑year‑old motorbike rider, was killed in a hit‑and‑run on Saturday night near the Bandra‑Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Police say the vehicle that struck him was a white sedan that fled the scene.
The Mumbai Police have opened a case and are conducting a forensic investigation at the site. CCTV footage from nearby shops is being reviewed to identify the suspect vehicle.
Thakkar’s parents and siblings have expressed doubts over the police report, noting that the description of the vehicle and the time of the incident do not match eyewitness accounts.
The family has called for a thorough probe and has urged the authorities to release the CCTV footage to the public.
The Mumbai Police have opened a case and are conducting a forensic investigation at the site. CCTV footage from nearby shops is being reviewed to identify the suspect vehicle.
Thakkar’s parents and siblings have expressed doubts over the police report, noting that the description of the vehicle and the time of the incident do not match eyewitness accounts.
The family has called for a thorough probe and has urged the authorities to release the CCTV footage to the public.