Van driver arrested in Thane hit-and-run case

When questioned by cops, he claimed that he was unaware he had run over anyone and hence did not stop. The police arrested him and produced him before the court that sent him to judicial custody and later granted him bail.

The incident took place at the Teen Haath Naka junction in Thane when Agashe was returning home after purchasing milk. The vehicle ran her over and she was rushed to the Thane Civil hospital. The hospital assessed that she was in need of the super speciality JJ hospital, however, on the way to JJ hospital Agashe passed away.

She was identified by a nurse at the hospital who informed her family members about the incident following which police registered an FIR in the matter.

Agashe was a social activist and worked for 28 years with the Department of Atomic Energy where she received the best employee award for 2008, the family also said that her eyes were donated.

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