Pune: CCTV Shows 2-Year-Old Girl Being Run Over by Car in Alandi; Doctor Booked
Alandi, 3rd July 2026: A two-year-old girl died after she was allegedly run over by a car in Alandi, triggering widespread public outrage after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media. Police have registered a case against the driver, a 26-year-old doctor, and launched an investigation.
The deceased has been identified as Shrutika Santosh Mirase (2), a native of Yavatmal, who was in Alandi with her family to attend a wedding. According to the police, the accident occurred while the child was crossing the road when she was struck by the car. She sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot.
The accused driver has been identified as Dr. Prathamesh Bhimrao Kokane (26). Eyewitnesses alleged that he attempted to flee the scene after the accident. Local residents chased the vehicle and intercepted it near Chimbli Phata before handing him over to the Alandi Police.
Police have registered an FIR against the doctor. However, he was not arrested immediately, as officials stated that the offences invoked in the case do not require mandatory arrest under the applicable legal provisions. The decision has drawn criticism from citizens, particularly after CCTV footage of the accident went viral on social media.
The incident has once again brought road safety and the enforcement of traffic laws into sharp focus, with many citizens demanding strict action against reckless driving. Police said further investigation into the case is underway.
