Who Is Megha Rawal? Mumbai Nutritionist Arreated for Running Over 8-Year-Old Boy While Talking on Phone
Mumbai Police have arrested 45-year-old Bandra resident and nutritionist Megha Rawal following a fatal road accident in Bandra West on Sunday afternoon. An eight-year-old boy, identified as Ansh Ravindra Gupta, lost his life after being struck by an Innova Crysta driven by Rawal, who was allegedly distracted by a mobile phone call and driving at high speed.
Mumbai Police have arrested 45-year-old Bandra resident and nutritionist Megha Rawal following a fatal road accident in Bandra West on Sunday afternoon. An eight-year-old boy, identified as Ansh Ravindra Gupta, lost his life after being struck by an Innova Crysta driven by Rawal, who was allegedly distracted by a mobile phone call and driving at high speed.
The Incident on St. John Baptist Road
The incident occurred between 2:15 PM and 2:30 PM opposite Jijamata Garden on St. John Baptist Road, a stretch connecting to Mount Mary Church in Bandra West. According to police and eyewitnesses, young Ansh was returning home after playing and attempted to cross the road when the SUV struck him forcefully. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed at the time of the impact. Mumbai: 8-year-old Child Killed After Being Run over by Car in Bandra, Father Demands Justice.
Distracted Driving Allegations
Preliminary findings and eyewitness accounts indicate that Rawal was distracted while talking on her mobile phone when the collision occurred. Following the crash, the critically injured child was rushed to the nearby Holy Family Hospital, where attending doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Who Is Megha Rawal?
Megha Rawal is a 45-year-old resident of Bandra West who works as a nutritionist, fitness coach, and entrepreneur. She is also known as the founder of Mezmo Candy, a healthcare brand specializing in fruit-based functional gummies. Mumbai: 2 Injured After Crane Catches Fire During Cargo Unloading at BPS Port; Probe Underway.
Megha Rawal Arrested After Speeding SUV Kills Boy in Bandra
Heartbreaking news from Mumbai: 8-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a speeding car driven by a woman on her phone.
The car carried a BH series plate, common for multi-state corporate and government employees. With high-profile cases like this, she will get swift… pic.twitter.com/GE5LQGeVub
— Barkha Trehan 🇮🇳 / बरखा त्रेहन (@barkhatrehan16) August 31, 2026
Police Action and Legal Proceedings
Bandra Police swiftly took Rawal into custody following the incident. The police have registered a case against Megha Rawal under BNS Section 105 for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Section 281 for rash driving, Section 125 for endangering life, and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act for dangerous driving.
Police officials confirmed that the vehicle is undergoing mechanical examination by Regional Transport Officers (RTO) to evaluate whether any mechanical failure contributed to the crash alongside driver negligence. Investigators are also scanning local CCTV footage to verify vehicle speed and confirm the phone usage timeline.
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