Mumbai: 7 Year Old Boy Run Over by Car Driven by Society Secretary’s Wife in Malad; Video Goes Viral
Mumbai: 7 Year Old Boy Run Over by Car Driven by Society Secretary’s Wife in Malad; Video Goes Viral
A shocking accident took place on Wednesday evening in a residential complex in Malad East, Mumbai, leaving residents in disbelief. A seven-year-old boy was run over by a car inside the society premises, allegedly driven by the wife of the society’s secretary. The child sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Thanks to the doctors’ prompt efforts, his life was saved, though his condition remains critical.
According to police, a case has been registered against the woman driver for reckless and negligent driving. Preliminary reports suggest she was driving inside the complex when she lost control of the vehicle, hitting the child who was playing nearby. CCTV footage and eyewitness statements are being examined, and the vehicle will undergo a technical inspection as part of the ongoing investigation.
The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage among local residents. They have demanded stricter measures to ensure children’s safety within residential complexes. “Our kids need safe play areas. Drivers who speed inside the premises must be held accountable,” said one resident.
The boy was reportedly playing with his friends when the speeding car suddenly hit him, dragging him under the wheels. Bystanders quickly shouted for help, stopped the car, and rescued the child.
Police officials have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible. Meanwhile, the city’s police commissioner has announced a special drive to curb reckless driving inside housing societies. Residents say that only when justice is served in this case will the community feel secure again.
