Police Identify Vehicle in Fatal Undri Hit-and-Run as Public Demands Action
The death of Sujit Kumar Singh highlights longstanding safety issues in Undri, with residents and leaders calling for urgent infrastructure improvements.
- Sujit Kumar Singh, 49, died after being struck by a four-wheeler during a morning walk near Nyati Esteban Society on April 1, 2025.
- Police have identified the vehicle involved through CCTV footage and are working to apprehend the driver, who fled the scene without offering assistance.
- Residents blame the Pune Municipal Corporation for neglecting infrastructure in Undri since its merger in 2017, citing poor road conditions and lack of pedestrian safety measures.
- This is the second fatal pedestrian accident in the area in recent months, underscoring recurring safety concerns for walkers.
- MP Supriya Sule has called for immediate safety measures, including speed breakers, CCTV cameras, and the construction of a park to provide a safe space for pedestrians.