Pune: Hinjawadi Residents and IT Professionals Hold Peaceful Protest Over Rising Road Accidents, Demand Safer Infra
Pune: Hinjawadi Residents and IT Professionals Hold Peaceful Protest Over Rising Road Accidents, Demand Safer Infra
PUNE, October 11, 2025: Residents and IT employees from Hinjawadi, Maan, and Marunji came together on Saturday morning to stage a peaceful protest, demanding immediate action to improve road safety and infrastructure in the region. The protest followed the tragic death of 34-year-old Bharati Mishra, who lost her life in Pandav Nagar after being hit by a mixer truck on Friday.
The demonstrators gathered outside the Streets of Europe Mall in Hinjawadi Phase 1, expressing frustration over poor roads, inadequate traffic management, and the lack of enforcement against heavy vehicles operating during restricted hours. Over 175 participants, including families, senior citizens, and children, joined the protest holding placards and candles to honor accident victims.
Residents Blame Authorities for Neglect
Protesters criticized the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and other civic bodies for ignoring repeated complaints about the deteriorating road conditions and traffic chaos in the Hinjawadi IT corridor. Despite several visits by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and MP Supriya Sule in recent months, residents claim that no tangible improvements have been made.
Sachin Londhe, representing the ‘Unclog Hinjawadi IT Park’ campaign, said, “We gathered to demand accountability from PMRDA, MIDC, and the Maharashtra government. The tragic death of Bharati Mishra reflects years of negligence and apathy. Our demand is simple — safe, motorable roads and stricter enforcement.”
Families of Accident Victims Join Protest
Among the attendees was Vaishali Borate, mother of 11-year-old Pratyusha Borate, who was killed in a similar accident involving a mixer truck in August. Speaking to the media, Vaishali accused the police of corruption and inaction, saying, “Despite the ban, heavy vehicles continue to ply during peak hours. When we approach the police, they dismiss us. We want justice, not excuses.”
Residents allege that the absence of proper road design, poor lighting, and lack of monitoring contribute to frequent mishaps in the Hinjawadi area — one of Pune’s busiest IT hubs.
Continued Protests Planned
Saturday’s protest lasted for nearly two hours, starting at 10 a.m., and concluded peacefully. Organizers announced that a follow-up protest will be held on Sunday at Megapolis Circle between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., where more residents from nearby housing societies are expected to join.
Citizens have warned that a larger demonstration is being planned after Diwali if authorities fail to address their concerns about road safety, traffic control, and pedestrian infrastructure.
