The face behind the hit-and-run that has left 27-year-old footballer Andrerahul Raymond Bhatia battling for his life was arrested on Thursday.
Vijay Vaghji Desai, son of a senior officer in the Ahmedabad Police, was charged under 281 (rash driving), 125a and 125b (endangering life through reckless actions), and violations of the Motor Vehicles Act (sections 177, 184, and 134b).
The arrest followed CCTV footage reviews, examination of call records, and vital evidence in the form of a Mercedes logo that had fallen during the crash.
According to reports, this logo became a key in identifying Desai as the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. Desai had evaded capture for an entire week, further sparking public outrage and scrutiny.
According to reports, the crash, which occurred near Zydus crossroads on a flyover close to Palladium Mall, caused Bhatia grievous head injuries.
Despite the chaos that followed, with several other bystanders also injured when another two-wheeler collided into the gathering crowd, Bhatia reportedly fled the scene.
Bhatia, a state-level footballer known for his performances in the Santosh Trophy and Subroto Cup, was rushed to Apollo Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Reports claim that he hasn’t woken up since the accident, and doctors are uncertain about his recovery. His cousin confirmed that Bhatia’s condition is very serious, as he battles the life-threatening effects of his injuries.
The mounting medical bills required to support Bhatia’s ongoing treatment have overwhelmed the family. His mother, a retired teacher, is struggling to cope. His father runs a dairy parlour. The family has made a public appeal for funds to help cover the expenses, hoping the community can provide much-needed support.
To support the life-saving treatment of this footballer, Naomi Bhatia can be contacted on 9409423878.
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