Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Malad Crash Protesters Allege Police Favouritism Toward Accused
People gathered at a police station in Malad to demand justice after a deadly road accident.
They say Krishna Chamankar was treated too kindly by the police.
Chamankar is accused of causing the crash that killed Priyanka Satra.
Satra’s husband and other people were also injured.
The protesters want the accused to face stronger legal action.
They also want two police officers investigated and possibly suspended.
Pravin Chheda said Chamankar was allowed to use a phone and was moved to an air-conditioned room.
Police had not publicly answered these allegations in the article.
Family members, friends and a politician protested at Malad police station over alleged preferential treatment for Krishna Chamankar.
Chamankar is accused of killing former lawyer Priyanka Satra and injuring her husband and others in a crash.
Protesters demanded justice for Satra, strict prosecution of Chamankar and suspension of two police officials.
Corporator Pravin Chheda called for an independent inquiry into the police conduct and departmental action if wrongdoing is established.
Chheda alleged Chamankar received special treatment in custody and was granted bail within two hours; police had not responded to the allegations.
- Who
- Priyanka Satra’s family and friends, her husband Mayank Shah, BJP-nominated corporator Pravin Chheda and other protesters; Krishna Chamankar is the accused.
- What
- A protest was held over alleged police favouritism toward Chamankar after a fatal road accident.
- When
- The protest took place on Thursday afternoon, September 3, 2026, a few days after the crash.
- Where
- Malad police station in Mumbai.
- Why
- Protesters demanded justice for Satra, strict action against Chamankar and an inquiry into alleged preferential treatment by police.
Protesters’ allegations
Police response
Preferential treatment
Protesters’ allegations
Protesters and Pravin Chheda alleged that Chamankar received special treatment while in custody, including access to a mobile phone and an air-conditioned room.
Police response
The police had not responded to these allegations at the time of the report.
Charges and bail
Protesters’ allegations
Chheda argued that stronger legal sections should have been applied and objected to Chamankar allegedly receiving bail within two hours.
Police response
The article does not include a police explanation for the sections applied or the bail decision.
Accountability
Protesters’ allegations
Protesters demanded an independent inquiry and suspension or departmental action against police officials if they are found guilty.
Police response
No official finding of misconduct had been reported; the allegations were awaiting investigation or response.
- Victim
- Priyanka Satra, a 35-year-old former lawyer
- Accused
- Krishna Chamankar, charged with causing death by negligence
- Other injured
- Satra’s husband, Mayank Shah, and several others
- Main demand
- Strict prosecution of Chamankar and justice for Satra
- Police-related demand
- Suspension and independent inquiry into two police officials
- Alleged custody treatment
- Chamankar was allegedly allowed to use a mobile phone and sit in an air-conditioned room
- Bail allegation
- Pravin Chheda alleged that Chamankar received bail within two hours