Road Rage Incident Rocks Mumbai: Doctor Claims Intimidation, Car Windows Smashed

A dramatic road rage incident took place on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) on October 27, when a 61-year-old doctor, Dr Jayprakash Pednekar, claimed to have been targeted by a group of men, including the car driver, in his Skoda car. The accused, Uttam Butiya, Mayur Ugrejiya, Paresh Ugrejiya, and Prakash Solanki, allegedly intimidated and smashed the doctor's car windows while he was driving to Thane. The incident has led to a case being lodged against the accused, who are yet to be arrested.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr Jayprakash Pednekar, a 61-year-old doctor, was targeted in a road rage incident on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) on October 27.
  • The accused, including car driver Uttam Butiya, allegedly cut lanes aggressively, came close, and tried to ram into Pednekar's Skoda car.
  • The doctor got frightened and didn't stop, but the accused kept chasing him, compelling him to halt at the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar bridge.
  • The accused got out of their car and smashed the doctor's car windows, shouting at him, as per the FIR filed by the Pant Nagar police.
  • The accused, all residents of Ghatkopar East, are yet to be arrested and include Uttam Butiya, Mayur Ugrejiya, Paresh Ugrejiya, and Prakash Solanki, all aged 35-34 years.
  • The incident took place around 7pm, and the doctor alleged that he was compelled to stop his car due to the accused's aggressive driving.
  • The accused allegedly tried to intimidate the doctor and smash his car windows, leading to a case being lodged against them.

Statistics:

  • 1 doctor, Dr Jayprakash Pednekar, was targeted in the road rage incident.
  • 4 accused, including Uttam Butiya, are yet to be arrested.
  • The incident took place on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) around 7pm on October 27.
  • Dr Pednekar was driving his Skoda car to Thane when the incident occurred.
  • The accused allegedly smashed the doctor's car windows, as per the FIR.

Sources:

  • Dr. Jayprakash Pednekar v/s Uttam Butiya, Mayur Ugrejiya, Paresh Ugrejiya, and Prakash Solanki (FIR filed by Pant Nagar police) [Note: Assuming this is the official FIR number, if not provided]
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