Pune: Outcry on Twitter erupts following Wagholi hoarding collapse
Pune: Outcry on Twitter erupts following Wagholi hoarding collapse
In the aftermath of a harrowing hoarding collapse in Sai Satyam Park neighbourhood of Wagholi, Twitter has become a platform for citizens to express their outrage. The hoarding owner has been summoned by the Nagar Road Regional Office of Pune Municipal Corporation(PMC) for clarification, while affected car owners have filed reports with the police. But the questions linger: is this where accountability ends?
The collapse, which occurred amid heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday evening, resulted in damage to three to four automobiles and caused temporary traffic disruption on the Pune Nagar highway. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.
What the @PMCPune couldn't achieve in #Wagholi over the past many years, was accomplished by one storm yesterday. It tore away all the outside hoarding on the Kharadi to Wagholi road. Keep an eye and laugh out lot while traveling today.@WagholiHSA @punekarnews @ThePuneMirror pic.twitter.com/AXBvfmtly2
— ArKay (@DefenceBrat) April 18, 2024
The incident has ignited calls for urgent structural assessments and the removal of unauthorized hoardings, as residents of Wagholi grow increasingly concerned about the safety of such structures.
The proactive citizens of Pune, particularly in Wagholi, have voiced genuine apprehensions about their safety, expressing disappointment in the authorities’ failure to prevent such accidents.
Sarcastic jabs and demands for accountability have flooded social media platforms, highlighting the need for rigorous oversight and preventive measures.
@PMCPune Audit of such advertisement hoardings should be high priority before rainy season.
— Hiraman Patil (@hiramanpatil) April 17, 2024
नव्या पुण्याचे शिल्पकार ? #Wagholi #rain #Pune #Smartcity @WagholiHSA
Hoarding rules by PMChttps://t.co/hH4tC70CFJ
Placement information for board banner flexhttps://t.co/Djzheq3Dc6 pic.twitter.com/lfakx2fiXo
One user sarcastically pointed out the weighty concern regarding structural integrity, emphasizing the need for comprehensive audits, especially before and during the rainy season when the risk of such mishaps escalates.
Another user echoed the sentiment, calling for audits of hoardings to mitigate potential risks to public safety. Meanwhile, an aggrieved citizen lambasted authorities for allowing illegal hoardings, attributing significant private property losses to their negligence.
Ye reply toh aise karte hai ki bass hongaya kam.. @PMCPune are laj watu dya.. In Wagholi, illegal hoarding caused property damages luckily no human loss..
— Aniket (@TopareAniket) April 18, 2024
भ्रष्टाचारी @PMCPune
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the collapse, Twitter serves as a platform for citizens to demand accountability and push for systemic changes to prevent such incidents in the future.
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