Driver Archit disappears, leaving victim Judith Fernandes injured in hit and run case

The Anjuna Police apprehended Archit Sangelkar, a 21-year-old photography student in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Siolim on Tuesday. He was later released on bail.

MAPUSA: Archit Sangelkar, aged 21, son of Sandeep Sangelkar, a pigmy agent, residing at Park Hill Apartments, PDA Colony, Porvorim, was arrested after hitting a girl Judith Fernandes while driving a Mercedes SUV recklessly, leaving the victim to her fate at the accident spot, in Anjuna.

Archit who is a photographer was called by his neighbor Akshay to click photos of his Mercedes SUV since he intended to sell his vehicle by advertising on social media. Archit took the photographs and subsequently informed Akshay that his sister was participating in a competition, for which he required the car for two days, to which Akshay consented.

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Two days later Archit did not return the car, but instead on Tuesday, reportedly took his girlfriend for a drive to Anjuna in the vehicle. According to police reports, the accused drove the car recklessly and negligently, hitting one Judith Fernandes near the São João Chapel while returning from Gudem to Fernandes Vaddo, after which he fled the scene.

On returning home, Archit did not notify his parents nor Akshay regarding the accident. When the news broke on social media, suspecting that his vehicle maybe involved Akshay phoned Archit. Archit then confessed that he had met with a minor accident at which Akshay insisted that Archit return the car.

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