Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Wednesday sacked Rajesh Shah, whose son Mihir Shah was allegedly involved in the BMW hit-and-run, as party deputy leader.

In a one-line notice from Shiv Sena Secretary Sanjay More, it has been said that Rajesh Shah has been relieved from the post of deputy leader of the party.

However, Shah still remains a member of Shiv Sena.

A BMW car driven by Mihir Shah allegedly hit a two-wheeler in Worli area of ​​south-central Mumbai on Sunday morning, killing pillion rider Kaveri Nakhwa (45) while her husband Pradeep was injured. , the police have said.

According to them, Kaveri Nakhwa was dragged by the speeding car for about 1.5 km before Mihir stopped her, switched seats with his driver and fled in another vehicle. The driver allegedly crushed the BMW while reversing it.

Mihir Shah was arrested on Tuesday.