Heroic MSF Jawans Rescue Driver After Car Plunges into Arabian Sea at Worli Coastal Road
A 28-year-old driver was saved from a near-death ordeal after his car crashed through the railing of the Worli Coastal Road and plunged into the Arabian Sea. Four Maharashtra State Security Force (MSF) jawans risked their lives to rescue him.
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The driver, identified as Frashogor Darayush Battiwala, a Mumbai resident, was allegedly drunk at the time of the accident. He has been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act for rash and negligent driving, endangering public life, and damaging government property.
According to MSF jawan Suhas Kadusare, the first to dive into the sea, “We saw the car crash through the Coastal Road railing and fall straight into the water. A man came up from the submerged vehicle but was struggling — he couldn’t swim. I knew he’d drown if no one acted immediately, so I jumped in.”
Kadusare, along with fellow jawans Pandurang Kale, Vikas Rathod, Ramraje Chaudhary, and Akash Takate, was stationed near Bindumadhav Chowk at Worli Sea Face under the supervision of Assistant Security Officer Hirichandra Vishe. Around 10.50 pm, they heard a loud crash from the Coastal Road’s northbound lane and rushed toward the sound.
They found the Ertiga submerged, having smashed through the roadside barricades. The driver had surfaced but was sinking again. Kadusare jumped in first, followed by Kale and Rathod, while Vishe and Takate secured a rope with the help of locals and threw it into the water. Working together, they managed to pull Battiwala safely to shore.
When we brought him out, he could barely speak. His mouth and nose were full of seawater,” Vishe told mid-day. “We laid him on the footpath and performed basic first aid to help him vomit out the water. Slowly, he started breathing normally.” Senior Police Inspector Arvind Patil of Worli police station, who was also present at the scene, helped shift Battiwala to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
After regaining consciousness, Battiwala reportedly told the rescuers, “You saved my life. I can’t thank you enough.” Police later confirmed that Battiwala had consumed alcohol before driving. Based on a complaint by Police Constable Mushir Rashid Tadvi of Worli Police Station, an FIR was registered under Sections 281, 125, 324(3), 324(4) of the BNS, and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
According to the FIR, Battiwala was driving recklessly on the Coastal Road, near the Namann Zahana Building, towards the Prabhadevi flyover, when he lost control of his car, broke through the railing, and crashed into the sea — damaging public property in the process. Police said the vehicle remains submerged and will likely be recovered with the help of a crane or a marine unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the MSF jawans involved in the rescue?
The MSF jawans involved in the rescue were Suhas Kadusare, Pandurang Kale, Vikas Rathod, Ramraje Chaudhary, and Akash Takate, under the supervision of Assistant Security Officer Hirichandra Vishe.
What was the condition of the driver after being rescued?
The driver, Frashogor Darayush Battiwala, was in a critical condition when rescued. His mouth and nose were full of seawater, and he could barely speak. After basic first aid, he started breathing normally and was taken to a nearby hospital.
What sections of the law was the driver booked under?
The driver was booked under Sections 281, 125, 324(3), 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act for rash and negligent driving, endangering public life, and damaging government property.
How did the MSF jawans manage to rescue the driver?
The MSF jawans jumped into the sea, with Suhas Kadusare being the first. They used a rope secured by locals to pull the driver, Frashogor Darayush Battiwala, to safety.
Where did the accident take place?
The accident took place on the Worli Coastal Road, near the Namann Zahana Building, towards the Prabhadevi flyover.
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