Pune boy, 11, dies on pothole-ridden road; MLA says ‘accidents happen’

A young boy died on Pune’s pothole-filled roads, leading to opposition criticism. Local MLA Shankar Mandekar stated accidents happen when roads exist, drawing anger. Residents complained about unaddressed road repair issues despite repeated pleas. Opposition leaders questioned government inaction and accountability for the tragic incident. They highlighted a lack of progress on promised infrastructure improvements.