11-year-old dies in pothole crash, MLA faces backlash for absolving admin blame
An MLA absolves the government of responsibility for a child's death due to poor roads.
An 11-year-old boy died after his motorcycle skidded on a pothole-ridden road in Hinjewadi, Pune, hitting a truck Monday evening. Shankar Mandekar, an NCP MLA, faced backlash for absolving the administration of blame. Police registered a case against the truck driver and examined CCTV footage showing the accident. Locals criticized poor road conditions, with political parties demanding accountability.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Pothole tragedy: 11-year-old dies under truck in Pune
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An 11-year-old boy's death after a motorcycle accident in Pune due to a pothole-ridden road has sparked political scrutiny and calls for accountability.
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