Nagpur News
Will CID Address Legal Loopholes in Ritika Malu’s Ram Jhula Case?
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has officially transferred the Ram Jhula accident case involving Ritika Malu to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). This decision, announced on August 30, comes in response to complaints from the families of the victims regarding the initial investigation conducted by the Tehsil Police, which they deemed insufficient.
The accident occurred in late February when Ritika Malu, allegedly under the influence, crashed her Mercedes-Benz (MH-49-AS-6111) into a motorcycle on Ram Jhula. The collision tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals: Mohammad Hussain Ghulam Mustafa, 34, and Mohammed Aatif Ziya, 32. At the time of the incident, Malu and her friend, Madhuri Sarda, were returning to Wardhaman Nagar from the CP Club.In the aftermath of the accident, Malu was granted bail the very next day, a decision that sparked outrage among the victims’ families. They questioned the thoroughness and integrity of the investigation, feeling that justice was not being served. Their concerns prompted the High Court to intervene and direct the CID to conduct a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the events surrounding the fatal accident.
As the case unfolds, the media is abuzz with speculation and concern, repeatedly asking whether the Ritika Malu Ram Jhula Mercedes accident case will slip through the cracks of justice. The case highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding accountability and the effectiveness of the investigative process in high-profile incidents. With the CID now involved, there are hopes that a more rigorous examination of the facts will bring clarity and justice to the victims’ families, who are still grappling with their loss.