Tech Pioneer Avtar Saini Killed in Cycling Accident

Avtar Saini, instrumental in the development of Intel's Pentium processor, tragically dies after being hit by a cab in Navi Mumbai.

Avtar Saini, former Intel India head and key figure behind the Pentium processor, was killed in a cycling accident in Navi Mumbai.
The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when a speeding cab hit Saini from behind, leading to fatal injuries.
The cab driver, who admitted to dozing off due to driving all night, has not been arrested due to the applied legal sections carrying a maximum imprisonment of less than seven years.
Saini, who had a significant impact on the tech industry, was remembered by Intel India's president as a prolific inventor and valuable mentor.
Saini's contributions include working on the Intel 386 and 486 microprocessors and leading the design of the iconic Pentium processor.