Anamika reportedly stood in front of the vehicle in an attempt to stop him.
Police said Anamika, 22, and Shahnawaz, 26, had been in a relationship for around a year. The car travelled another 20-25 metres as she struggled to hold on.
Police said the woman accompanying Shahnawaz left the spot after Anamika confronted him. Police said Shahnawaz did not stop and instead drove forward, hitting Anamika and leaving her on the bonnet. An eyewitness told police that the car initially moved slowly but then accelerated, causing the woman to lose her grip and fall onto the road. Anamika suffered injuries, including to her hand, police said.
A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing Anamika clinging to the bonnet of a moving car and apparently crying for help. Police arrested Shahnawaz later in the day. Preliminary investigation suggested that the two had an argument near the park after Anamika allegedly caught Shahnawaz with another woman in his car. As the argument escalated, Shahnawaz got into the car with another person, identified as Danish, and tried to drive away. The witness alleged that the car then passed over the woman before speeding away.
Police Investigate Harassment Allegations
Authorities are currently investigating allegations made by a man who claims that Anamika has been following and harassing him for the past six months. He also accused her of taking money from him. Police are in the process of verifying these claims.