MUMBAI: Shanay Gajjar, the 21-year-old student who was driving the BMW that plunged 70 feet down from the Coastal Road flyover early Sunday near Lotus Jetty, and who died in the fatal mishap along with two others, previously faced two cases registered by the city police. In March, Gamdevi police registered a case against him for alleged dangerous driving and endangering the lives of others. Last month, Bandra police filed a case against him and three of his friends for allegedly engaging in a drunken brawl with police outside a pub.On Sunday, the BMW was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali on the northbound carriageway when the tragedy occurred. Police identified the deceased as Dhairya Sheth (17), Aditya Jaskania (19) and Shanay Gajjar, who was driving the car that belonged to his family. Aditya Oswal (23), who suffered multiple injuries in the accident, is in the hospital.Tardeo police on Monday registered a case against Gajjar for causing death by negligence, rash driving and dangerous driving. All the victims were from Ahmedabad.CCTV footage showed the BMW speeding. The impact was such that one of the victims was thrown around 20 feet from the car and another was found outside it. Police said Gajjar was still partly inside the vehicle, with his leg on the accelerator.In Aug, Bandra police had filed a case against Gajjar and his three friends for obstructing a public servant in the discharge of public functions and under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. They were served notices and allowed to leave. Police are yet to file a chargesheet in the case.Police constable Baban Sagare alleged the four were caught fighting after partying at a pub on the night of Aug 19-20. They initially left after police intervened, but later began to argue among themselves on the road. Police alleged that after they intervened again, under the influence of alcohol, the four argued with the cops and then charged at them when asked to leave. All four were taken to Bandra police station, where they allegedly caused a disturbance, and later at Bhabha Hospital where they were taken for medical tests. A police officer said they refused the medical examination and blood tests, and the medical officer recorded their refusal.Earlier, on March 29, Omkar Shirke (29), a businessman and resident of Tardeo in central Mumbai, lodged an FIR against the driver of a BMW car bearing the number DD 01 C 6302. Shirke told police that on the night of March 28, while he was going towards his residence, a speeding BMW passed by dangerously close to him. He later spotted the car near Mahalaxmi temple and questioned the driver who gave evasive replies. Police then issued a notice to Gajjar. A case was registered against him under Motor Vehicles Act’s Section 184 (driving dangerously) and BNS’s sections 125 (an act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way).
