BMW driver accused of trying to run over traffic cop in Mumbai gets bail

The chief operating officer (COO) of a digital media company, who was arrested for allegedly trying to run over a traffic constable after her BMW rammed into a car and a scooter in Vile Parle West, was granted bail by a Bandra court on Saturday.

The incident took place around 8.30pm near Pratiksha Bungalow on NS Road. According to the police, traffic constable Prashant Hake of the Vile Parle traffic division was on duty at the junction when he noticed a commotion following the collision.

The police said the BMW, allegedly driven by Juhi Mehta, rammed into a stationary car, pushing it into a scooter. As the accident led to a traffic jam, Hake asked the drivers to move their vehicles to one side.

Mumbai e-way crash: Driver who illegally parked bus for 10 hours heldMehta allegedly argued with Hake and threatened to implicate him in a false case. The police claimed that while the constable was standing in front of the BMW, she started the vehicle and attempted to run him over. Hake moved aside to avoid being hit, following which the car allegedly sped away towards JVPD Junction.