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Senior citizen dies falling into drainage pit in Pune, Mayor sparks outrage
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News18•19-10-2026, 11:42
Senior citizen dies falling into drainage pit in Pune, Mayor sparks outrage
- •Pradeep Laxman Pardeshi, a 69-year-old senior citizen, died after falling into a deep drainage trench in the Chitra Chowk area of Yerwada, Pune.
- •Citizens alleged that proper safety measures, barricades, and traffic wardens were missing around the dug-up trench.
- •Public demand has grown for a culpable homicide case to be registered against the responsible contractor.
- •When questioned about the tragic incident, the Mayor responded insensitively with counter-questions like Am I the contractor.
- •Leader Rohit Pawar strongly criticized the Mayor, stating that such irresponsible answers do not befit the city's first citizen.
Key Questions Answered
A 69-year-old senior citizen named Pradeep Laxman Pardeshi died after falling into a deep trench dug for municipal drainage line work in the Chitra Chowk area of Yerwada.
Citizens alleged that adequate safety measures were completely ignored around the trench. They reported that only flimsy barricades were installed and no wardens were appointed to safeguard pedestrians and traffic.
When questioned by the media regarding the fatal accident, the Mayor responded with insensitive counter-questions such as "Am I the contractor?" and "Did I push him?"
