Professor killed in Virar

Atmaja Kasat, a 45-year-old English professor from Virar, was fatally struck by a car driven by 25-year-old Shubham Patil, who was under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on Thursday evening as Kasat was walking home after work; she sustained severe injuries and later died at a hospital. Witnesses reported that Patil, who was speeding and attempting to flee the scene, was apprehended by locals before police arrived. Patil has been charged with multiple offenses, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and drunk driving. This tragic event adds to a concerning trend of reckless driving incidents in the region, which has seen several fatalities in recent months, including high-profile cases involving local political figures. Investigations are ongoing as authorities review CCTV footage and Patil's prior driving record.