Pune News: Kothrud Residents Hold 4-Hour Roadblock, Protest Against MIT Over Reckless Driving Incident

A letter was submitted to MIT, demanding immediate corrective actions to address safety concerns in the area. A joint meeting involving MIT, police, traffic officials, PMC, and citizens will soon be scheduled to find long-term solutions to the persistent issues faced by the residents.

Sandeep Bhadkamkar from CF@11, a non-political citizen group representing 60+ societies, praised the dedication of residents and all citizens involved in the protest to raise the issue troubling the locals for many years now. 

The protest emerged after an 8:45 a.m. accident near Shilpa Society where a senior citizen was badly hit by a reckless two wheeler driver, highlighting ongoing concerns about reckless driving by MIT students in the area.