A tragic hit-and-run incident near Shilaj Circle in Ahmedabad has led to the arrest of a prominent local businessman. The luxury vehicle involved in the crash struck a two-wheeler, causing fatal injuries to one of the occupants. While the driver initially fled from the scene, law enforcement officials tracked down the vehicle using surveillance footage and registration details, eventually taking the accused into custody before granting him bail from the police station itself.
Details of the Morning Collision
The fatal crash occurred on November 11, 2026, between 6:45 AM and 7:00 AM near the Gurukrupa Traders intersection close to Shilaj Circle. Pradeep Dadwal, a 50-year-old security guard working as a Rapido bike rider, was transporting a passenger named Harshadkumar Narsinh Purabia from Ghatlodia toward Shilaj. Out of nowhere, a speeding Range Rover approaching from behind slammed directly into their motorcycle. Instead of stopping to assist the injured men, the driver of the luxury car sped away from the location.
Hospitalization and Subsequent Fatality
The impact left pillion rider Harshad Purabia with severe, life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to Sola Civil Hospital for medical treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries during therapy. The motorcycle rider, Pradeep Dadwal, also sustained injuries in the impact. It was Dadwal who approached the Bopal police station to file a formal complaint using the vehicle registration number noted at the scene.
Identity of the Accused Driver
Through a thorough review of CCTV footage captured around the accident site and the car's license plate, investigators identified the motorist as Raghavendra Kushwaha. The accused works as a real estate developer and is related to local political figures, specifically serving as the nephew of Dineshbhai Kushwaha, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative member representing the Bapunagar constituency. The local police department successfully seized the Range Rover allegedly involved in the collision.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Authorities registered a formal case against the suspect under relevant legal provisions concerning rash driving and causing death by negligence. Following his arrest procedures at the station, the accused was released on bail. Investigators are currently examining whether the vehicle had a history of traffic violations or pending challans, alongside analyzing all surrounding circumstances at the time of the crash.
