Pune Youth Injured by Falling Wire on Sinhagad Road, Authorities Deny Responsibility
Reported by Vikrant Sonawane
Pune, 19th May 2025: In a shocking incident that highlights the dangers posed by unregulated overhead wires, a 28-year-old youth was seriously injured after a thick supply wire struck his neck while he was riding a bike on Sinhagad Road.
The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday near Santosh Hall, as the victim, Vishwa Pardesi, was traveling from Nanded City toward Pune.
According to Pardesi, the wire was hanging loosely and suddenly dropped, slashing his neck and causing him to lose control of the vehicle. He fell to the road, sustaining injuries to his throat, while his co-passenger suffered a leg injury in the fall.
Following the incident, Pardesi immediately filed a complaint with the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) electric department. However, officials from PMC denied any ongoing work in the area and distanced themselves from the responsibility.
“There are still several wires hanging by the bridge. It’s an accident waiting to happen,” Pardesi told Punekar News. “I also spoke with the flyover site engineer. He said the wires were not part of the flyover work and that he had repeatedly requested the PMC to remove them.”
In a further twist, PMC officials reportedly claimed they had not undertaken any wire-cutting operations in the area but agreed to meet with the flyover engineer for clarification. As of now, no department has accepted responsibility for the dangerous overhead wiring.
Locals say that the stretch near Santosh Hall is known for flyover construction and tangled overhead cables—often left hanging carelessly. “It’s a high-traffic zone. Authorities can’t ignore these hazards,” said a shopkeeper in the area.
Pardesi, still recovering from the incident, is urging authorities to take immediate action before another accident occurs. “I was lucky to survive. Next time, someone might not be,” he said.
As of now, no FIR has been filed, and the identity of the wire owner—whether PMC, a contractor, or a private utility provider—remains unclear.
Citizens have demanded an audit of all hanging and exposed wires in the area, better coordination among departments, and a strict timeline for clearing potentially hazardous infrastructure.
Punekar News will continue to follow this developing story.
