Goregaon hit-and-run case: Senior citizen in critical condition; residents sparks outrage

CCTV footage shows senior citizen hit by a scooter in Goregaon. (Pic/Special arrangement)

In an unfortunate incident on MG Road in Goregaon West earlier on March 22, a 76-year-old senior citizen was hit by a speeding vehicle at around 6:40 pm.

While the 76-year-old senior citizen is battling for his life after a hit-and-run incident, the case has triggered outrage among residents and the local community.

As per reports, the impact after the hit-and-run incident left Chopra with severe head injuries and heavy bleeding.

Sources said that the scooter rider fled the scene without offering any assistance, allegedly passing by a nearby hospital instead of stopping to help the injured man. The delay in immediate medical attention is believed to have worsened his condition.

Victim Babulal Chopra was later rushed by his family to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Doctors are reportedly struggling to stabilise him due to the severity of the head trauma and excessive blood loss.

Incident sparks outrage among residents

The incident has sparked anger among residents and members of the Jain community, who have demanded swift action against the accused. Whereas the family members of the victim have appealed to the public and authorities to help identify the scooter rider responsible for the accident.

Residents living near MG Road have been urged to check CCTV footage from the time of the incident to assist in tracing the suspect.