In Pune city’s Bopodi area, a tragic incident occurred when a four-wheeler struck two bike-borne beat marshals, resulting in the death of one police personnel and injury to another. Pune City Police are actively investigating the incident and striving to identify and apprehend the driver responsible, as stated by DCP Vijay Nagar, Zone 4.
In recent days, Mumbai has witnessed a concerning surge in road accidents, underscoring the pressing need for enhanced road safety measures and responsible driving practices.
Pune, Maharashtra | One Police personnel was killed, and another injured when a four-wheeler vehicle hit two bike-borne beat marshals in Bopodi area of Pune city last night. Police are investigating the matter and working to identify and arrest the accused driver: DCP, Vijay…
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
At Neelam Foodland Junction in Khar, tragedy struck when a speeding car fatally collided with 27-year-old Virendra Singh, who was riding a bike. Despite immediate medical attention at a nearby government hospital, Singh succumbed to his injuries. The driver, Pramila Khumbachandani, has been arrested under IPC sections 279 and 304A for rash driving and causing death by negligence.
In Vikhroli, a mini truck collided with a bike, resulting in the tragic death of a 29-year-old individual. The driver, Baliram Chhotulal Yadav, was promptly arrested by Vikhroli police, who have initiated legal proceedings under relevant IPC sections.
At Sion Hospital, an elderly woman named Zubaida Sheikh lost her life after being struck by a speeding car driven by a doctor. Sheikh, who was undergoing treatment for diabetes, tragically passed away shortly after being discharged from the hospital.
These distressing incidents highlight the escalating frequency of road accidents in Mumbai, driven largely by reckless driving practices. The need for stringent enforcement of traffic regulations and public awareness campaigns on road safety has become more urgent than ever to curb the rising toll of fatalities on Mumbai’s streets.
