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Driver Arrested in Undri Hit-and-Run That Killed Morning Walker

The swift arrest of the accused highlights law enforcement efforts as residents demand urgent pedestrian safety improvements in the neglected Pune locality.

After the accident, police formed two teams to identify the car and arrest the accused driver. (HT PHOTO)
The police along with a few locals rushed Singh to a nearby hospital but he was declared dead before arrival. (VIDEO GRAB)

Overview

  • Sujit Kumar Singh, 49, was fatally struck by a vehicle during a morning walk near Nyati Esteban Society in Undri on April 1, 2025.
  • The accused driver, Sameer Ganesh Kad, was apprehended within 10 hours after police used CCTV footage and RTO records to trace his vehicle.
  • Residents blame the Pune Municipal Corporation for neglecting pedestrian safety and infrastructure since Undri's merger with the PMC in 2017.
  • Local MP Supriya Sule has called for immediate safety measures, including the construction of a park and installation of speed breakers and CCTV cameras.
  • The incident has reignited concerns over urban development disparities and road safety, with demands for equitable resource allocation to underdeveloped areas like Undri.