‘Keep Dumpers Out’: Hundreds Protest Heavy Vehicles in Mohammadwadi
Mohammadwadi, 22nd September 2026: Hundreds of residents from Raheja Reserve, Nyati, Undri and nearby residential areas gathered for a protest on Tuesday evening, demanding restrictions on the movement of dumpers, ready-mix concrete (RMC) trucks and other heavy vehicles on residential roads.
The protest was organised by the Sikh Helpline Foundation, led by its founder Raj Singh, following concerns raised by residents over road safety and a recent fatal accident in the area.
The protesters have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Police to restrict heavy commercial vehicles from using residential roads, particularly stretches that they claim are narrow, incomplete or heavily used by pedestrians, children and senior citizens.
Among their key demands are completion of pending roads, stricter traffic enforcement and a joint meeting with the PMC Commissioner and Pune Police Commissioner to discuss road safety measures.
₹1 Crore compensation sought
The protesters have also demanded ₹1 crore compensation for the family of the person who died in the recent accident.
“We have repeatedly warned the authorities about the danger posed by heavy vehicles in our residential areas. Now a precious life has been lost. We cannot remain silent and wait for another tragedy,” Raj Singh said.
He said the foundation would continue to raise the issue with the authorities if residents’ concerns were not addressed.
Foundation threatens daily protests
Singh said Tuesday’s protest was only the beginning of the agitation and that the foundation would continue protests if authorities did not meet residents.
“We want the PMC Commissioner and Police Commissioner to come and meet the people and give us a clear action plan,” he said.
The protesters’ demands include:
Restriction of dumpers, RMC trucks and other
heavy vehicles on residential roads in the affected areas.
Completion of incomplete and pending roads.
₹1 crore compensation for the family of the accident victim.
Strict traffic management and enforcement to prevent heavy commercial vehicles from entering residential areas.
A joint meeting between residents, PMC officials and senior Pune Police officers to discuss corrective measures.
The protest was attended by several residents
and citizens, including Sq Ldr Anuradha Ganguly, Jumara Tatiwala, Sandeep Rokade, Archana Dube, Ashok Mehndale, Tara Singh, Pradnya Kothawale, Dr Jasneet Kaur, Dilip Singh, Tripti Bairagi, Zainab Topiwala and Mumtaz Khan, among others.
The Sikh Helpline Foundation said its protest was aimed at raising public-safety concerns and was not directed against any particular individual or business.
The foundation has appealed to civic and police authorities to address the residents’ concerns and ensure safer road infrastructure and traffic management in the affected residential areas.
