Malad Hit-and-Run: Speeding Car Strikes 2 Pedestrians Near Inorbit Mall in Mumbai; Video Surfaces
On July 5, a speeding car with tinted windows struck two pedestrians while driving on the wrong side near Inorbit Mall, Malad West. The driver threatened a witness before fleeing. Mumbai Police have registered a case under the BNS and Motor Vehicles Act. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are currently searching for the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.
A car with tinted windows, driven at high speed on the wrong side of the road, struck two pedestrians near Inorbit Mall in Malad West on July 5, according to Mumbai Police. The incident, captured in videos that circulated on social media, has highlighted concerns over wrong-side driving in the city. Mumbai Police registered a case promptly and shared details publicly of the incident today, July 7. The event occurred around 9:09 PM on July 5. A car bearing registration number MH02BJ9778 reportedly sped against the flow of traffic and hit two pedestrians.
Witnesses described the vehicle as having heavily tinted windows, which obscured the driver. One video shows the car approaching pedestrians before impact. After the collision, the driver allegedly confronted a person who had filmed the incident and made threats before fleeing the scene. Vande Bharat Viral Video: Clip Shows Express Gliding Through Waterlogged Tracks in Mumbai Rains, Sparks Mixed Reaction.
Mumbai Police Register Case After Wrong-Side Driving Incident in Malad
Wrong side. Serious consequences.
On 5 July, a car with tinted windows was reportedly driven at high speed on the wrong side of the road and struck two pedestrians near Inorbit Mall.
A case has been registered at @BangurNagarPS under BNS sections 281, 125, 115(2), 126(2),… pic.twitter.com/k0AoFQftkN
— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 7, 2026
Mumbai Police Response
Mumbai Police confirmed the details in an official post. A case has been registered at Bangur Nagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) - including 281 (rash driving), 125, 115(2), 126(2), 351(2), and 352 - as well as sections 184, 177, and 194(b)(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act. "Wrong side. Serious consequences," the police stated, emphasising the dangers of such driving. Investigations are ongoing, though no arrests have been reported as of the latest updates. Amit Satam Viral Video: Mumbai BJP President and MLA Seen Smiling During Rain Tragedy Discussion Sparks Political Row.
X User Says Car Hit Him and an Elderly Man
On 5 July, at approximately 21:09 hours, at Inorbit Mall, the driver of a car bearing registration number MH02BJ9778 was driving at high speed on the wrong side of the road. He hit an elderly man and struck me.The car had tinted windows, and the number plate not HSRP-compliant. pic.twitter.com/bEnKxVIN4t
— Bhavin Hirani (@bhavin_h) July 6, 2026
Wrong-side driving remains a persistent issue on Mumbai roads, particularly in busy suburban areas like Malad. The stretch near Inorbit Mall has been noted by locals for frequent traffic violations, including signal jumping and improper parking. Authorities have urged citizens to report such incidents promptly, with video evidence often aiding quick action. Mumbai Police have called for stricter adherence to traffic rules to prevent similar events that endanger lives.Further updates on the investigation, including any arrests or charges against the driver, are awaited.
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