24 September,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh
The mangled motorcycle at the accident spot in Colaba. Pic/Ashish Raje
The death of two brothers in an early-morning motorcycle crash left their family and neighbours mourning in Ganesh Murti Nagar, Colaba, on Wednesday.
Sumit Satwan Valmiki, 22, and his younger brother Sanju Satwan Valmiki, 15, were riding a TVS Raider on Nanabhai Moosa Marg when the motorcycle allegedly went out of control and crashed into the compound wall of the Gangotri building around 4.45 am, according to police. Both suffered severe head and facial injuries. They were taken to Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR), while a forensic team visited the crash site and collected samples as part of the investigation. The exact circumstances that led to the motorcycle losing control are being investigated.
Sumit had bought the TVS Raider around three months ago and was still paying its EMIs, according to the family. The motorcycle had become his means of travel only recently. On Wednesday morning, it was involved in the crash that killed both brothers.
Sanju Satwan Valmiki, 15
Worked temporarily at a local grocery shop and was not studying, according to their friend Rahul Rathod.
Sumit Satwan Valmiki, 22
Worked in housekeeping jobs and had bought the bike around three months ago, according to family.
Rahul Rathod, a friend of both brothers who lived in the same area, said they had grown up together. "We used to play together. We all grew up together and spent a lot of time. I still cannot believe that both brothers are gone. Sumit was like an elder brother to us, while Sanju was just 15. He was so young. We never thought that a ride would end like this."
ADR registered
Police have treated the incident as an accidental death pending investigation.
Crash site examined
A forensic team visited the spot and collected samples.
Cause under investigation
Police are examining the circumstances in which Sumit allegedly lost control of the motorcycle.
Santosh Sahu, a paan shopkeeper in the area, said the incident should serve as a warning to youngsters riding on empty roads during the early hours. "Nowadays youngsters go out for fun rides and end up losing their lives. What is the use of speeding on the road at 4.45 in the morning? One mistake can destroy an entire family."
A neighbour described the scene after the crash. "The impact was horrifying. The injuries were so severe that it was difficult to even look at the scene."
