The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Thane hit-and-run case has arrested three people - main accused Ashwajit Gaikwad and his alleged associates Romil Patil and Sagar Shedge. Police also seized the vehicle used in the crime.Thane runover case | Thane Polices SIT arrests the main accused Ashwajit Gaikwad and his two associates Romil Patil and Sagar Shedge. The vehicle used in the crime was also seized: Thane Police pic.twitter.com/kghYIEztQx— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2023Incident backgroundThe incident occurred around 4:30 am on December 11 near a Ghodbunder Road hotel. 26-year-old victim, Priya Singh, had gone there to meet Gaikwad, the son of a senior bureaucrat.An argument broke out between the two, after which the victim started collecting her belongings from his car to leave. As she was walking away, the car driver allegedly tried to mow her down, causing grievous injuries from being flung to the ground. Seeking justice: Victim appeals to PM Modi Priya Singh also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure she gets justice. Singh alleged that on Saturday night, some policemen tried to force her to sign unspecified documents without a lawyer or family member present.Singh said she refused to sign anything as she did not have legal representation. She expressed faith in the PM and Maharashtra CM but said she just wants justice.
