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65-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Fatal Malad Accident; Police Probe Preferential Treatment Allegations

A 65-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving rashly and causing a fatal accident in Malad West, killing a woman lawyer and injuring several others. Police have registered a case, and the victim's family has alleged preferential treatment for the accused at the police station.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Fatal Accident in Malad West

A 65-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road accident that occurred on Sunday evening at Mamledar Wadi Junction in Malad West, according to the Malad Police. The incident took place around 8 pm on August 30, when Mayank Shah, 35, and his wife, Priyanka Shah, a lawyer, were stopped at a traffic signal while returning home through Malad Subway, police said.

Police said the accused, identified as Krishna Chamanakar (also spelled Chamankar in some reports), was driving an MG Windsor when he allegedly drove rashly and negligently and rammed into the couple's Activa scooter. Mayank sustained serious injuries in the crash, while Priyanka suffered critical injuries and later died during treatment at a hospital.

Chain of Collisions

Following the initial collision with the scooter, the car allegedly crashed into three autorickshaws, injuring several passengers. Police said some of the injured sustained serious injuries, while others suffered minor injuries.

Legal Proceedings

A complaint was lodged by Mayank's brother, Manthan Devji Shah, 35, following which Malad police registered a case against Chamanakar under Sections 106(1), 281 and 125(A)(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police said the accused was medically examined before being arrested.

Allegations of Preferential Treatment

Meanwhile, Priyanka's cousin, Pravin Cheda, has raised questions over the treatment allegedly given to Chamanakar at Malad police station following the accident. In a letter to senior police officers, Cheda alleged that Chamanakar was allowed to use his mobile phone inside the lock-up and was given preferential treatment. Cheda further alleged that around 1:20 am, a woman police officer from Versova arrived at the station and, citing a medical check-up, took Chamanakar out of the lock-up and seated him in an air-conditioned room.

Cheda has sought an independent inquiry into the conduct of the police personnel allegedly involved and demanded suspension and departmental action against those found responsible. He has also sought strict prosecution of Chamanakar in accordance with the gravity of the offence.

Background of the Accused

According to police sources, Chamanakar's name has also figured in a high-profile legal case. He is one of the developers who, along with his brother Prasanna Chamanakar, was named in the alleged Maharashtra Sadan scam case linked to former Maharashtra PWD minister and NCP veteran Chhagan Bhujbal, police sources said. In September 2025, the Bombay High Court quashed the money-laundering case registered against the brothers and their firm, K S Chamankar Enterprises, by the Enforcement Directorate.

The investigation into the accident is continuing.

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Headline emphasizes the fatal accident and injury, noting the car was speeding.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The accident took place around 8pm, when Mayank Shah, 35, and his wife, Priyanka, who was a lawyer, had stopped at a traffic signal while returning home through Malad Subway, police said.
According to Malad police, the car, an MG Windsor allegedly being driven rashly by Chamankar, rammed into the couple’s Activa.
Mayank suffered serious injuries, while Priyanka was critically injured and later died during treatment at a hospital.
Police said the car went on to hit three autorickshaws, injuring five passengers.
A complaint was lodged by Mayank’s brother, Manthan Devji Shah, 35, following which Malad police registered a case against Chamankar under Sections 106(1), 281 and 125(A)(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Police said Chamankar was medically examined before being arrested.
According to police sources, Chamankar’s name has also figured in a high-profile legal case.
He is one of the developers who, along with his brother Prasanna Chamankar, was named in the alleged Maharashtra Sadan scam case linked to former Maharashtra PWD minister and NCP veteran Chhagan Bhujbal, police sources said.
In September 2025, the Bombay High Court quashed the money-laundering case registered against the brothers and their firm, K S Chamankar Enterprises, by the Enforcement Directorate.
Meanwhile, Priyanka’s cousin, Pravin Cheda, has raised questions over the treatment allegedly given to Chamankar at Malad police station following the accident.
In a letter to senior police officers, Cheda alleged that Chamankar was allowed to use his mobile phone inside the lock-up and was given preferential treatment.
He has sought an independent inquiry into the conduct of the police personnel allegedly involved and demanded suspension and departmental action against those found responsible.
He has also sought strict prosecution of Chamankar in accordance with the gravity of the offence.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes the arrest of an old driver after a woman's death in an alleged rash driving accident in Malad.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC

Facts Included:

A 65-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly driving rashly and causing a fatal road accident at Mamledar Wadi Junction in Malad West on Sunday evening.
The incident took place at around 8 pm on August 30, when Mayank Shah was travelling on an Activa scooter with his wife, Priyanka Shah.
The couple had stopped at a traffic signal while returning home from Malad Subway.
Police said the accused, identified as Krishna Chamanakar, was driving an MG Windsor when he allegedly drove rashly and negligently and rammed into the scooter.
Mayank sustained serious injuries in the crash, while Priyanka suffered critical injuries.
She later succumbed to her injuries.
The car allegedly crashed into three other autorickshaws.
Several passengers travelling in the vehicles were injured in the incident.
Mayank's brother, Manthan Devji Shah, 35, lodged a complaint with the Malad Police.
Police registered a case against Krishna Chamanakar under Sections 106(1), 281 and 125(A)(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Police said Chamanakar was medically examined before he was arrested.
The investigation into the incident is continuing.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe accident took place at around 8pm in Malad West at Mamledar Wadi Junction, when Mayank Shah and his wife Priyanka had stopped at a traffic signal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimMayank Shah, 35, and his wife Priyanka, who was a lawyer, were involved in the accident.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimThe driver, Chamankar/Chamanakar, was 65 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimThe driver, Chamankar/Chamanakar, was driving an MG Windsor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimThe couple were returning home through Malad Subway.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe accident took place at Mamledar Wadi Junction.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimMayank Shah, 35, suffered serious injuries in the accident, while his wife suffered critical injuries and later died.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimThe car hit three other autorickshaws after the initial collision.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimMayank's brother, Manthan Devji Shah, 35, lodged a complaint with the Malad Police.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimPolice registered a case against the driver under Sections 106(1), 281 and 125(A)(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimThe driver was medically examined before he was arrested.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
ClaimPriyanka's cousin, Pravin Cheda, alleged that Chamankar was given preferential treatment at the police station, including being allowed to use his mobile phone and being seated in an air-conditioned room.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimIn September 2025, the Bombay High Court quashed the money-laundering case registered against the brothers and their firm, K S Chamankar Enterprises, by the Enforcement Directorate.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC
ClaimA car driver, Krishna Chamanakar, has been arrested.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Hindustan Times, Lokmat Times 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01