Three accidents in NIBM Annexe; one person dead

Three accidents have occurred in the NIBM Annexe area in just three days, leading to one fatality and prompting calls for safety measures. The latest incident happened on March 16 when a speeding Kia car hit a food delivery worker on his scooter near Sunshree Suvarna Yug Society. Residents are increasingly concerned about safety on this stretch of road between RIMS International School and EDP Chowk. They are asking for the installation of CCTV cameras, the removal of illegal advertisements on road dividers, and a ban on parking for both cars and bikes on the roadside. The first accident took place on March 14 when a water tanker overturned, but thankfully, no one was killed. The second accident occurred early on March 15, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Mazha Jilani Shaikh. He was riding his two-wheeler when it collided with another speeding bike near EDP Restaurant. The police have identified the second bike involved and opened an investigation. The third accident involved the Kia that hit Sohail Shaque Shaikh, the food delivery worker. An eyewitness recorded video of the crash, which showed the driver fleeing the scene. Authorities have identified the driver of the Kia as 30-year-old Kshitij Rakesh Mangala. He claimed he lost control of the car while avoiding a pothole. He has been apprehended, and a case has been filed against him for rash driving under relevant laws. The traffic police continue to investigate the incidents.