Mumbai Driver Charged for Wrong-Side Driving After Altercation with Surgeon
Driver, 50, booked for wrong-side driving on one-way Colaba road

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A 50-year-old man, Dilip Koli, was booked for driving on the wrong side of a one-way road in Colaba, Mumbai, after a confrontation with Dr. Nitin Salian, a surgeon. The incident escalated into an argument and alleged assault, prompting police action.
- 01The incident occurred around 8am near Pushpa Bhavan in Colaba, Mumbai.
- 02Dr. Nitin Salian reported being assaulted during the altercation after he confronted the driver.
- 03A case was registered under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving against the driver.
- 04CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed to verify the assault claims made by Salian.
- 05Local residents have raised concerns about illegal parking and wrong-side driving in the area, with no effective action taken.
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In Mumbai, a 50-year-old man named Dilip Koli has been charged for driving on the wrong side of a one-way road in Colaba following an altercation with Dr. Nitin Salian, a local surgeon. The incident unfolded around 8am near Pushpa Bhavan when Dr. Salian noticed Koli's white SUV entering the one-way street incorrectly. After gesturing for the driver to stop, an argument ensued, during which Dr. Salian alleged that he was assaulted by two men who exited the vehicle. The Colaba police have registered a case under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to rash driving. Although Dr. Salian reported suffering bruising from the encounter, police stated that there was no serious physical assault but have filed a non-cognisable complaint based on his allegations. Dr. Salian emphasized ongoing issues with illegal parking and wrong-side driving in the area, expressing frustration over the lack of police action despite repeated complaints from residents and social media posts.
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This incident highlights ongoing traffic violations in Colaba, raising concerns among residents about safety and law enforcement effectiveness.
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